{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-utilities-5-205","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Utilities § 5–205","heading":"","body":"(a) Without prior authorization of the Commission, a person may not transfer a controlling interest in a water company or sewage disposal company to another person.\n(b) The Commission may authorize the transfer of a controlling interest in a water company or sewage disposal company if the Commission finds that the transfer is consistent with the public convenience and necessity.","path":["Article - Public Utilities"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gpu\u0026section=5-205","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:28Z","sha256":"58c9f02b5147cbc001386483c0f37e60d5126d1bdd8734564762500682a636ec","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-utilities-5-204","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-utilities-5-301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}