§ 4–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 4-209 (2026)
Title 4. Rate Regulation
Subtitle 2. Rate Setting Proceedings
§ 4–209LinkCopy Citation
(a)
With respect to the net capital costs associated with the relocation underground of utility lines and facilities in connection with projects required by § 8–401 of the Land Use Article, the Commission shall:
(1)
set the amount of the monthly surcharge required to support the costs and determine which customers of the applicable utility are subject to the surcharge;
(2)
include in the rate base the related net capital costs; or
(3)
adopt another method to apportion the costs appropriately.
(b)
A utility may not be required to pay more than 50% of the net capital costs of a relocation project.
(c)
A county or municipal corporation may appropriate money for a relocation project from appropriate federal, State, and local funds it receives for this purpose.