A person may not drill, bore, drive, dig, or otherwise conduct any operation for the purpose of obtaining access to a pocket or other underground area for the purpose of storing natural or artificial gas or petroleum products and their derivatives, unless a permit for the operation, construction, and storage has been first obtained from the Department. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to apply to the installation or maintenance of underground tanks or vessels commonly used to store these products.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Storage of Natural or Artificial Gas and Petroleum Products in Prince George's County
Section 14-301 - "Department" Defined
Section 14-302 - Subtitle Applicable to Prince George's County Only
Section 14-303 - Rules and Regulations; Protection of Waters
Section 14-304 - Regulations in Addition to Rules of Department
Section 14-305 - Permit for Drilling, Digging, etc., for Underground Storage Area -- Required