The right to take by eminent domain under § 14-202 (a) and (b) of this subtitle, may not be exercised unless the gas storage company desiring the right first obtains an order from the Public Service Commission, made after a public hearing, finding the underground storage project to be in the public interest. The company also shall obtain an underground gas storage permit. A permit may not be issued without the consent of the Department.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 6-203 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 2, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 16, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006.

Formerly Art. 66C, § 695H.