Maryland § 2-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-404.
(a) If the State has agreed to pay the costs set out in § 2-402 of this subtitle and any additional construction costs associated with the connection, the State may connect a State facility, regardless of its location, to a publicly owned utility system.
(b) If an existing publicly owned utility system is inadequate to handle proposed State utility needs, the State shall pay all costs that are:
(1) associated with the expansion of the publicly owned utility system to meet the needs of the State; and
(2) in excess of available federal funds.
(c) Before connecting to any publicly owned utility system, the State shall:
(1) coordinate with the owner of the publicly owned utility system; and
(2) consider any existing master plan in establishing the fiscal obligation of the State under this section.
(d) (1) After determining the need of the State for water or sewerage capacity, the State shall provide the information to the appropriate local jurisdictions.
(2) The local jurisdictions shall include State facility needs in developing their master plans for water and sewerage systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-404
What does Maryland Code § 2-404 cover?
Section 2-404 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 § 2-404?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-404" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-404 apply to my situation?
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