Maryland § 7-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-204.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, at least 30 days before a hearing, a public service company shall provide to each owner of land and each owner of adjacent land, by certified mail, written notice of intent to run a line or similar transmission device over, on, or under the land.
(2) The public service company shall determine the property owners from the current tax assessment records of the political subdivision in which the property is located.
(b) Unless the failure is willful or deliberate, the failure of a public service company to provide notice does not invalidate a public hearing or require that another hearing take place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-204
What does Maryland Code § 7-204 cover?
Section 7-204 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 § 7-204?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-204" (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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