# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 5. Powers, Duties, and Prohibitions

### Subtitle 1. Powers and Duties of the Commission

#### Section 5-104

(a) The Commission may authorize the acts described in Sec.Sec. 5-202, 5-203, and 5-205 of this title and Sec. 6-101(a) of this article if it finds that the authorization is consistent with the public convenience and necessity.

(b) Authority that the Commission grants under Sec.Sec. 5-202 and 5-203 of this title does not:

  (1) revive a lapsed franchise;

  (2) validate an invalid franchise;

  (3) enlarge or add to the powers and privileges of a franchise; or

  (4) waive a forfeiture.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)