§ 11-102

Maryland § 11-102

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gpu: Public Utilities
• Title: 11

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(a) The Commission shall adopt and enforce safety standards for gas service installations at locations where service is provided to:

(1) 10 or more customers by pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank; or

(2) at least 2 but fewer than 10 customers, by underground pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank, if a portion of the system is located in a public place.

(b) (1) The owner of a facility at a location subject to subsection (a) of this section or the owner of the liquefied petroleum gas furnished shall comply with the safety standards of service.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, other sections of this division do not apply to an owner subject to this section.

(3) The Commission may apply Title 12, Subtitle 1 and §§ 2–117(a), 5–304, 7–301, 7–302, and 13–203 of this article to an owner subject to this section.

(c) When service begins, a person who furnishes gas service by pipes from a liquefied petroleum gas storage tank under subsection (a) of this section shall notify the Commission in writing about:

(1) the location of each installation;

(2) the number of customers or dwelling units furnished service at each location; and

(3) the name and address of the office responsible for the service.