Maryland § 5-636
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-636, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-636.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, within 180 days after providing a certification to the Commission under § 5–635(h) of this subtitle, the cooperative’s board of directors, by a supermajority vote, shall:
(1) Adopt bylaws for the member–regulated cooperative; and
(2) Amend the cooperative’s articles of incorporation to reflect the cooperative’s conversion to being a member–regulated cooperative.
(b) The bylaws and amended articles of incorporation shall:
(1) Authorize the member–regulated cooperative to provide broadband Internet service;
(2) Establish a plan for making broadband Internet service available to members in a manner that maximizes deployment with available financial resources;
(3) Include an allocation method in accordance with § 5–607(c) of this subtitle to ensure that electric customers do not subsidize the cost of broadband Internet service; and
(4) Except as provided in § 5–637(a)(2) of this subtitle, be consistent with this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-636
What does Maryland Code § 5-636 cover?
Section 5-636 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 § 5-636?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-636 apply to my situation?
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