§ 5–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 5-201 (2026)
Title 5. Powers, Duties, and Prohibitions
Subtitle 2. Powers of Public Service Companies
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(a)
A public service company may not exercise a franchise granted by law except to the extent authorized by the Commission.
(b)
A public service company may not exercise a franchise unless it files with the Commission:
(1)
a certified copy of its charter; and
(2)
a statement by its president and secretary, signed under oath, that the appropriate local authorities have provided the required consent for the exercise of the franchise.