Maryland SB630 amends eminent domain laws for overhead transmission lines, awarding counsel fees to defendants under certain conditions.

Maryland SB630 modifies eminent domain procedures for overhead transmission lines, allowing property owners to seek damages if their property's value diminishes due to the construction of such lines near their residence. It mandates that if the final decision in a condemnation case is that the property owner is not entitled to be condemned, or if the assessed value of the property is greater than the appraised value, reasonable counsel fees for the defendant are awarded and charged against the plaintiff.

Maryland SB630 amends eminent domain laws for overhead transmission lines, awarding counsel fees to defendants under certain conditions.

Maryland SB630 modifies eminent domain procedures for overhead transmission lines, allowing property owners to seek damages if their property's value diminishes due to the construction of such lines near their residence. It mandates that if the final decision in a condemnation case is that the property owner is not entitled to be condemned, or if the assessed value of the property is greater than the appraised value, reasonable counsel fees for the defendant are awarded and charged against the plaintiff.