Maryland § 3-2101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-2101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2101.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Gas” means any natural gas or other fluid hydrocarbons that are produced from a natural reservoir.
(2) “Gas” includes:
(i) Carbon dioxide; and
(ii) Hydrogen sulfide.
(c) “Offshore drilling activity” means:
(1) The exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in, on, or under the federal outer continental shelf waters; and
(2) Transporting oil or gas by pipeline, ship, or otherwise from a specific site of exploration, development, or production of oil or gas on the federal outer continental shelf.
(d) “Oil” means oil of any kind or in any form, including petroleum, petroleum by–products, fuel oil, sludge, crude oil, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-2101
What does Maryland Code § 3-2101 cover?
Section 3-2101 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 § 3-2101?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-2101 apply to my situation?
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