MD HB353

Public service companies must notify each county elected official representing the district before terminating electric or gas service to a multifamily dwelling unit in Prince George's County due to nonpayment

Notification requirement applies only when service is provided through a master meter or submeter, and the company has received consent from both the customer and tenant of the affected unit

Existing law requiring notification to property owners/managers before termination remains in place when customers have designated them as authorized third parties

Property owners or managers may require as a lease term that tenants ensure the account holder provides consent for termination notices

Effective date: October 1, 2026