Maryland HB1187 regulates rate changes for water and sewage disposal companies, eminent domain proceedings, and defines key terms.

Maryland HB1187 defines "public service company," "water company," and "sewage disposal company." It allows the Commission's technical staff to assist in establishing rates for companies with gross annual revenues below $1,000,000. The Commission cannot approve rate increases if a county or municipality has commenced or indicated an intent to commence a certain eminent domain proceeding. It requires a fact finder to consider certain factors in eminent domain proceedings involving water or sewage disposal companies.

Maryland HB1187 regulates rate changes for water and sewage disposal companies, eminent domain proceedings, and defines key terms.

Maryland HB1187 defines "public service company," "water company," and "sewage disposal company." It allows the Commission's technical staff to assist in establishing rates for companies with gross annual revenues below $1,000,000. The Commission cannot approve rate increases if a county or municipality has commenced or indicated an intent to commence a certain eminent domain proceeding. It requires a fact finder to consider certain factors in eminent domain proceedings involving water or sewage disposal companies.