Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 12-105

      (a)      Subject to § 12-104(b) of this subtitle, if all reasonable precautions have been taken to protect underground facilities, § 12-104(a) of this subtitle and §§ 12-106 through 12-113 of this subtitle do not apply to an emergency excavation or demolition being performed to prevent danger to life, health, or property.

      (b)      A person performing an emergency excavation or demolition to prevent danger to life, health, or property shall:

            (1)      take all reasonable precautions to protect underground facilities in and near the excavation or demolition area; and

            (2)      promptly notify each owner of an underground facility in and near the excavation or demolition area.