Maryland § 7-514
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-514, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-514.
(a) (1) On complaint or on its own motion, for good cause shown, the Commission may conduct an investigation of the retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets and determine whether the function of one of these markets is being adversely affected by market power or any other anticompetitive conduct.
(2) The Commission shall monitor the retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets to ensure that the markets are not being adversely affected by market power or any other anticompetitive conduct.
(b) If, as a result of an investigation conducted under this section, the Commission determines that market power or any other anticompetitive conduct in the relevant market under the Commission’s jurisdiction is preventing the electric customers in the State from obtaining the benefits of properly functioning retail electricity supply and electricity supply services markets, the Commission may take remedial actions within its authority to address the impact of the market power or any other anticompetitive conduct activities.
(c) The Commission shall include antitrust principles in performing its analysis under this section.
(d) The Commission shall cooperate with and share information with the Antitrust Division of the Office of the Attorney General.
(e) The rights and remedies provided in this section supplement any other rights or remedies that may exist under State or federal law or common law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-514
What does Maryland Code § 7-514 cover?
Section 7-514 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 § 7-514?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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