Maryland § 5-603
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-603, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-603.
(a) The Department shall be responsible for the management and regulation of the geothermal resources in the State.
(b) The Department may contract for research and scientific investigation in order to determine the potential of the geothermal resources in the State.
(c) The Department may conduct and participate in development projects designed to demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing the State’s geothermal resources.
(d) The Department may use any funds made available for the purpose of exploring, analyzing, developing, and using geothermal resources.
(e) The Department may establish reasonable fees to cover the cost of processing permit applications.
(f) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to assure safe and efficient undertaking of any operation to bore, core, dig, or construct a well. These regulations may allow for reinjection if there is adequate determination that the reinjection would maintain the integrity of the supply.
(g) The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-603
What does Maryland Code § 5-603 cover?
Section 5-603 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 § 5-603?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-603" (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 § 5-603 apply to my situation?
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