ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                              Ch. 26

14-3A-07. CONSTRUCTION.

THE AUTHORITY GRANTED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE IS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT
IN DEROGATION OF, ANY OTHER AUTHORITY THAT THE GOVERNOR, THE SECRETARY,
OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL MAY EXERCISE UNDER OTHER LAW.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 41, § 2-203.

No changes are made.

Defined term: "Secretary" § 14-3A-01

14-3A-08. FAILURE TO COMPLY.

(A)     PROHIBITED.

A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH AN
ORDER, REQUIREMENT, OR DIRECTIVE ISSUED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

(B)     PENALTY.

A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A
MISDEMEANOR AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT NOT
EXCEEDING 1 YEAR OR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $5,000 OR BOTH.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 41, § 2-204.

The only changes are in style.

Defined term: "Person" § 1-101

Article - Public Utility Companies

Title 7. [Gas and Electric] GAS, ELECTRIC, AND WATER Companies.
7-105. WATER COMPANIES — POWERS.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

A WATER COMPANY INCORPORATED IN THE STATE HAS THE POWERS
NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT IS INCORPORATED AND MAY:

(1)     ACQUIRE, POSSESS, AND USE LAND, WATER RIGHTS, AND OTHER
PROPERTY FOR THOSE PURPOSES; AND

(2)      LAY PIPES AND CONSTRUCT WORKS NECESSARY OR SUITABLE TO
CARRY OUT ITS PURPOSES.

(B)     PIPES AND CONSTRUCTION — CONSENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REQUIRED.

(1) A WATER COMPANY SHALL OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OR COUNTY BEFORE LAYING
PIPES OR CONSTRUCTING WATERWORKS IN THAT JURISDICTION UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION.

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