§ 3-104. Conduct of proceedings
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: May 18, 2021
Effective: May 18, 2021
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 3-104
Formerly cited as MD PUBLIC UTIL COMP § 3-104
§ 3-104. Conduct of proceedings
(a)(1) The Commission shall institute and conduct proceedings reasonably necessary and proper to the exercise of its powers or the performance of its duties.
(b)(1) The Commission, a commissioner, or a public utility law judge may conduct hearings, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and perform any other acts necessary to the conduct of proceedings.
(c) To the extent necessary to receive public comment for each application for a rate increase, the Commission shall hold a hearing at a convenient location and time during evening hours:
(d)(1) The Commission may delegate to a commissioner or to a public utility law judge the authority to conduct a proceeding that is within the Commission's jurisdiction.
(e)(1) This subsection applies unless, after considering any staff recommendation as to the extent of staff participation, the Commission determines that the public interest would not be served by staff participation.
Credits
Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 217, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2021, c. 267, § 1, eff. May 18, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 268, § 1, eff. May 18, 2021.
Formerly Art. 78, §§ 20, 22, 62, 82A.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 3-104, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 3-104
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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