Section 13-207 – Void Transactions
A contract, assignment, or transfer in violation of this division is void.
Section 13-208 – Cease and Desist Orders
(a) In addition to any otherwise available remedy, the Commission may summarily order a person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission to cease and desist from an act or practice if the Commission determines from specific facts shown by affidavit or other statement made under oath that: (1) the person has engaged in an […]
Section 12-316 – Competitive Bidding Requirements
(a) This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance with any competitive bidding requirements for a conversion or improvement to be performed by a private contractor. (b) Provisions in State, county, or municipal law that require competitive bidding do not apply to a conversion or improvement performed by: (1) a county, municipal corporation, […]
Section 12-317 – Bond Issue; Tax Levy to Pay Bonds
(a) In accordance with its charter or a public general law or public local law, a county or municipal corporation may issue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness to carry out this subtitle. (b) To pay the principal and interest on bonds or other evidence of indebtedness or an advance from its general fund, a county or […]
Section 13-101 – Public Service Commission Violations
(a) This section does not apply to a violation of the following provisions of this article: (1) Title 5, Subtitle 4; (2) Title 7, Subtitle 1; (3) Title 8, Subtitles 1 and 3; and (4) Title 9, Subtitle 3. (b) A person may not fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with any provision of this division or any effective and outstanding […]
Section 13-201 – Civil Penalties
(a) This section does not apply to a violation of the following provisions of this article: (1) Title 5, Subtitle 4; (2) Title 7, Subtitle 1; (3) § 7–213 as it applies to electric cooperatives; (4) Title 8, Subtitles 1 and 3; (5) Title 9, Subtitle 3; and (6) Title 8, Subtitle 4. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, […]
Section 13-202 – Public Service Companies; Safety Violations
(a) In this section, “safety violation” means a condition or activity likely to cause injury or harm to an individual or property. (b) This section does not apply to a safety violation by a gas company that is subject to § 13–203 of this subtitle. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public service company that […]
Section 13-203 – Violation of Safe Service Requirement
(a) A gas company or gas master meter operator that violates any of the Commission’s standards of safe service or other regulation related to safety adopted under § 5-101 of this article is subject to a civil penalty determined by the Commission that does not exceed the maximum penalties provided in Title 49, Chapter 601 of […]
Section 13-204 – Ethics Violation by Personnel of Commission or People’s Counsel
Personnel of the Commission or Office of People’s Counsel who are convicted of violating Title 2, Subtitle 3 of this article shall, in addition to any other penalties, be removed or discharged from office.
Section 13-205 – Failure to File Annual Report or Provide Information to Commission
A public service company is subject to a fine of $100 for each day beyond 30 days after the deadline set by the Commission that the public service company fails to: (1) file its annual report with the Commission in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 2 of this article; (2) make a report or furnish information that […]