# COMAR Title 20 — Public Service Commission

## Subtitle 70 — Service Supplied by Water Companies

### Chapter 09 — Establishing Rates for Small Water Companies

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 20.70.09.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Applicant” means a small water company seeking a change in rates or rate design under the provisions of this chapter.

  (2) “Small water company” means a water company as defined in Public Utilities Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland eligible to seek a change in rates or rate design under the provisions of this chapter.

  (3) “Staff-assisted rate case” means a proceeding by which a small water company may, under the provisions of this chapter, seek a rate increase or change in rate design.