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MD HB1083

MD HB1083
County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act


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Introduced
02/10/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a certain county or municipality to convert its street lighting service to a customer-owned street lighting tariff, acquire certain street lighting equipment by purchase or condemnation, enter into an agreement to purchase electricity, and request that an electric company remove certain street lighting equipment in the county's or municipality's jurisdiction; authorizing certain street lighting disputes to be submitted to the Public Service Commission for resolution; etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes counties and municipalities (excluding those with municipal electric utilities) to convert their street lighting service to a customer-owned street lighting tariff, acquire the street lighting equipment from the electric company at fair market value, and enter into an agreement to purchase electricity. The bill sets the requirements for the customer-owned street lighting tariff, which must include only electric distribution fees and provide options for various lighting controls. The Public Service Commission is required to review and approve the customer-owned street lighting tariff and resolve any disputes between the county/municipality and the electric company regarding the acquisition of the equipment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (on 04/06/2022)

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