(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means the Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority. (c) “Business day” means a calendar day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (d) “Clear evidence” means a visible indication that an underground facility or structure is not marked as required in § 12–126 of this […]
It is the intent of the General Assembly to protect underground facilities of owners from destruction, damage, or dislocation to prevent: (1) death or injury to individuals; (2) property damage to private and public property; and (3) the loss of services provided to the general public.
This subtitle does not apply to an excavation not more than 6 inches in depth or demolition performed or to be performed by an owner or lessee of a private residence when the excavation or demolition is performed or to be performed: (1) entirely on the land on which the private residence of the owner or […]
(a) This section applies to: (1) complete replacement of an existing underground facility; (2) underground storm drain systems and applicable devices; and (3) an existing previously detectable underground facility or locatable underground facility. (b) Except as otherwise provided in § 12–129 of this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2021, all newly installed underground facilities shall be detectable or locatable. […]
