Maryland § 1-709
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-709, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-709.
(a) Notwithstanding any anticompetitive effect, the County Commissioners of Somerset County may grant an exclusive franchise to a ferry company to operate between Somerset County and Reedville, Virginia.
(b) Before granting a franchise, the County Commissioners of Somerset County shall review the proposed business and financial plan of the ferry company.
(c) The County Commissioners of Somerset County may adopt regulations to carry out this section that are consistent with any regulations adopted by the Public Service Commission that relate to ferry companies.
(d) If the ferry company does not exercise the franchise within 18 months after it is granted, the franchise becomes void.
(e) A ferry company may not conduct gaming activities on a ferry that it operates under a franchise granted under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-709
What does Maryland Code § 1-709 cover?
Section 1-709 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-709?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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