Maryland § 6-304
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-304.
(a) In this section, “gas company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(b) (1) A person may not wrongfully and maliciously damage, connect, disconnect, tap, or interfere or tamper with material, equipment, or facilities of a gas company.
(2) A person may not intentionally damage or defraud a gas company by:
(i) bypassing a meter provided for registering the gas consumed;
(ii) willfully tampering with, damaging, or preventing the action of a meter to register gas; or
(iii) causing or procuring a meter to be damaged or altered.
(c) Prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person who would directly benefit from the use of the gas passing through the meter includes:
(1) a device that allows the use of gas supplied by a gas company without the gas being registered on a meter provided by the gas company; and
(2) damage or alteration to a meter so as to prevent the action of the meter.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-304
What does Maryland Code § 6-304 cover?
Section 6-304 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 § 6-304?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6-304 apply to my situation?
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