Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Powers of Public Service Companies
Section 5-201 - Franchises

(a)    A public service company may not exercise a franchise granted by law except to the extent authorized by the Commission.
    (b)    A public service company may not exercise a franchise unless it files with the Commission:
        (1)    a certified copy of its charter; and
        (2)    a statement by its president and secretary, signed under oath, that the appropriate local authorities have provided the required consent for the exercise of the franchise.

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