Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Utilities — regulates utility companies.
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§12–102.
Official statutory text
It is the intent of the General Assembly to protect underground facilities of owners from destruction, damage, or dislocation to prevent:
(1) death or injury to individuals;
(2) property damage to private and public property; and
(3) the loss of services provided to the general public.
(1) death or injury to individuals;
(2) property damage to private and public property; and
(3) the loss of services provided to the general public.
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