§ 7-516. Effects of electric restructuring on environment
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 5. Electric Industry Restructuring (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Electric Industry Restructuring Enabled (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-516
Formerly cited as MD PUBLIC UTIL COMP § 7-516
§ 7-516. Effects of electric restructuring on environment
(a)(1) In recognition of the potential environmental impacts of restructuring the electric industry, it is the intent of the General Assembly to minimize the effects of electric restructuring on the environment.
(b) If, after review of the study required under subsection (a) of this section, the Department of the Environment determines that the emissions levels impose a higher emission burden in Maryland, the Department of the Environment, in consultation with the Commission, shall study the appropriateness, constitutionality, and feasibility of establishing an air quality surcharge or other mechanism to protect Maryland's environment in connection with the implementation of customer choice of electricity suppliers.
Credits
Added by Acts 1999, c. 3, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 1999, c. 4, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 144, § 1, eff. July 1, 2002; Acts 2004, c. 487, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2004, c. 488, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-516, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 7-516
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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