Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties of the Commission
Section 5-104 - Required Finding; Effect of Authorization

(a)    The Commission may authorize the acts described in §§ 5-202, 5-203, and 5-205 of this title and § 6-101(a) of this article if it finds that the authorization is consistent with the public convenience and necessity.
    (b)    Authority that the Commission grants under §§ 5-202 and 5-203 of this title does not:
        (1)    revive a lapsed franchise;
        (2)    validate an invalid franchise;
        (3)    enlarge or add to the powers and privileges of a franchise; or
        (4)    waive a forfeiture.

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