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Maryland Code, Environment § 5-602

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(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.

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