§ 7–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 7-202 (2026)
Title 7. Gas, Electric, and Water Companies
Subtitle 2. Electric Generation Facility Planning
§ 7–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If the Commission determines that a site is needed, the Commission, on its own motion, may request the Secretary of Natural Resources to purchase a power plant site as provided in Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Natural Resources Article.
(b)
In determining whether a need exists for the State to purchase a power plant site, the Commission shall consider:
(1)
the suitability of sites owned by an electric company, both within and outside the State;
(2)
the anticipated growth of electric power demand and the alternative means and locations for meeting that demand, both within and outside the State; and
(3)
any other factors required by law.
(c)
(1)
The Commission may determine that a power plant site is needed only after the Commission gives public notice and holds a public hearing.
(2)
The hearing shall be held in the legislative district in which the site under consideration is located.