Md. Code, Public Utilities § 23-301
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§23–301.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Major project” means an extension, project, or program of water and sewer facilities.
(2) “Major project” includes:
(i) a sewer main at least 15 inches in diameter;
(ii) a water main at least 16 inches in diameter; and
(iii) a sewage or water pumping station, force main, and storage or other major facility.
(3) “Major project” does not include a sewer main or water main that:
(i) provides only local service;
(ii) is 2,000 feet or less; and
(iii) is built to avoid unnecessary and uneconomical duplication when a major project is constructed.
(c) “Program” means a 6–year projected program by the Commission of capital improvements for water and sewer facilities.
(b) (1) “Major project” means an extension, project, or program of water and sewer facilities.
(2) “Major project” includes:
(i) a sewer main at least 15 inches in diameter;
(ii) a water main at least 16 inches in diameter; and
(iii) a sewage or water pumping station, force main, and storage or other major facility.
(3) “Major project” does not include a sewer main or water main that:
(i) provides only local service;
(ii) is 2,000 feet or less; and
(iii) is built to avoid unnecessary and uneconomical duplication when a major project is constructed.
(c) “Program” means a 6–year projected program by the Commission of capital improvements for water and sewer facilities.
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