Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7–602

The General Assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this subtitle is to:

(1) clarify existing law regarding the provision of competitive retail gas supply and gas supply services in the State;

(2) require the Commission to license gas suppliers, energy salespersons, and energy vendors;

(3) authorize the Commission to adopt complaint procedures;

(4) establish certain requirements relating to the competitiveness of retail gas supply and gas supply services markets; and

(5) establish standards for the protection of consumers.