Ch. 26                                     2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OR
COUNTY MAY ADOPT REASONABLE REGULATIONS FOR THE LAYING OF PIPES,
CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS, AND OPERATIONS OF A WATER COMPANY.

(C) BALTIMORE CITY EXCEPTED.

THIS SECTION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE INCORPORATION OF A WATER
COMPANY TO OPERATE IN BALTIMORE CITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 23, § 332.

In the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the reference
to "a water company incorporated in Maryland" is substituted for the
former reference to "[a]ny corporation which may be formed under the
provisions of this article for the purpose of supplying water" for clarity and
brevity. Although "this article" formerly referred to Article 23, and the
defined term "water company" in this article is derived instead from
former Art. 78, § 2(cc), the general provisions on the formation of
corporations in Maryland for any purpose, that were originally contained
in Article 23, are now codified in the Corporations and Associations Article.
See CA Title 2. Any water company that is incorporated in Maryland either
is incorporated under CA Title 2, or was incorporated under the
predecessor provisions for that title in Article 23. No substantive change is
intended.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the reference to the "governing body" of
a municipal corporation or county is substituted for the former references
to "municipal authorities of any incorporated town or city" and to the
"county commissioners of said county" for clarity and specificity, and to
reflect the fact that many counties in the State no longer have the
"commissioner" form of government. Similarly, in subsection (b)(2) of this
section, the term "governing body of the municipal corporation or county"
is substituted for the former phrase "said municipal authorities or said
county commissioners, as the case may be," for clarity.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the specific reference to the "laying of
pipes, construction of works, and operations" of a water company is
substituted for the former reference to "all such works and the exercise of
the powers hereby granted" for clarity.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Water company" § 1-101

Article - State Finance and Procurement

7-114.1. COSTS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK INCURRED IN STATE PROJECTS.

THE COSTS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK INCURRED IN A STATE PROJECT ON A
SITE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE SHALL BE INCLUDED IN
THE BUDGET BILL OF WHICH THE PROJECT IS A PART.

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