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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Public Services and Utilities
Title 12 - Underground Facilities
Subtitle 1 - Excavation or Demolition Near Underground Facilities
Part I - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 12-102 - Legislative Intent
Section 12-103 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 12-104 - Application of Section -- Newly Installed Facilities as Detectable or Locatable