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§ 7-404. Waiver of certification requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Utilities

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Public Services and Utilities [Titles 1-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Gas, Electric, and Water Companies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Energy Conservation Building Standards (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-404
Formerly cited as MD PUBLIC UTIL COMP § 7-404
§ 7-404. Waiver of certification requirements
In general
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Department of Housing and Community Development may grant a waiver from the certification requirements specified in § 7-403 of this subtitle for any building:
(1) to which a significant commitment had been made to its design or construction prior to January 1, 1982; and
(2) for which imposition of energy conservation standards under this subtitle would pose a substantial financial hardship.
Issuance of written statement with waiver
(b) For any waiver granted under this section, the Department shall issue a written statement that clearly identifies the building affected and that specifies that the Department has granted a waiver from the energy conservation requirements of this subtitle.
Filing statement of waiver
(c) To be effective, the builder shall file the statement of waiver issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with the electric company designated to provide electric service to the building.

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Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
Formerly Art. 78, § 54J.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-404, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 7-404
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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