Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Utilities § 12-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Utilities — regulates utility companies.
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§12–103.
Official statutory text
This subtitle does not apply to an excavation not more than 6 inches in depth or demolition performed or to be performed by an owner or lessee of a private residence when the excavation or demolition is performed or to be performed:
(1) entirely on the land on which the private residence of the owner or lessee is located; and
(2) without the use of machinery.
(1) entirely on the land on which the private residence of the owner or lessee is located; and
(2) without the use of machinery.
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