Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 5-602
Legislative findings
Effective Apr 8, 2014Added by Acts 1978, c. 549. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 8-8A-02 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 45, § 1, eff. April 8, 2014.State of Maryland
- (a) Geothermal resources are a natural resource in the State which possess great potential value for the State and the nation as a whole.
(b) In exploring and developing geothermal resources, maximum possible consideration shall be afforded to:
- (1) Avoiding waste and unreasonable use of natural resources;
- (2) Protecting the environment; and
- (3) Optimizing the productive use of the resource.
Added by Acts 1978, c. 549. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 8-8A-02 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 45, § 1, eff. April 8, 2014.