Maryland § 8-657
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-657, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-657.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Federal facility” includes:
(i) An installation of the armed forces of the United States; and
(ii) Any property owned or leased by an agency of the United States.
(3) “Federal project” means a State highway project that is:
(i) Financed in whole or in part with federal funds; and
(ii) Designed to enhance access to a federal facility.
(4) “Publicly owned utility” means a utility owned or operated by a political subdivision of the State or by a public agency created under the laws of the State.
(5) “Relocate” includes to realign, raise, lower, rebuild, or remove.
(b) If, due to a federal project, it is necessary to relocate any water or sewer line of a publicly owned utility, the Administration shall:
(1) Notify the political subdivision or agency that owns the utility of the estimated cost of relocating the water or sewer line; and
(2) Investigate funding sources to help the political subdivision or agency that owns the utility to meet its share of the cost of relocating the water or sewer line and, if needed, to develop a payment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-657
What does Maryland Code § 8-657 cover?
Section 8-657 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 § 8-657?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-657" (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 § 8-657 apply to my situation?
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