Maryland § 5-601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-601.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Construction” means any clearing, grading, excavation, building, or the commencement of any of these activities.
(c) “Department” means the Department of the Environment.
(d) “Exploratory activities” means any activity involving the drilling of test wells for geothermal resources.
(e) (1) “Geothermal resources” means the natural heat of the earth higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit or 49 degrees centigrade, or the energy, in whatever form, below the surface of the earth present in, resulting from, or created by, or which may be extracted from, this natural heat, the natural or artificial medium containing that heat, and all minerals in solution or other products obtained from naturally heated fluids, brines, associated gases, and steam, in whatever form, found below the surface of the earth.
(2) “Geothermal resources” do not include oil, hydrocarbon gas, and other hydrocarbon substances.
(f) “Person” includes corporations, companies, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, individuals, and government agencies.
(g) “Well” means any excavation or other alteration of the earth’s surface or crust by means of which geothermal resources may be obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-601
What does Maryland Code § 5-601 cover?
Section 5-601 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 § 5-601?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-601" (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 § 5-601 apply to my situation?
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