Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 4-206
§ 4-206.
  (a)   At any time, the Commission may investigate and determine the fair value of the property of a public service company used and useful in providing service to the public.
  (b)   (1)   The valuation:
      (i)   is not final until the Commission:
        1.   serves on the public service company a copy of the order setting the proposed valuation and the method used to set the valuation; and
        2.   allows a reasonable time in which to file a protest; and
      (ii)   is final if a protest is not filed within the time specified in the order.
    (2)   If a timely protest is filed, the Commission shall enter a final valuation by order after hearing.
  (c)   All final valuations are prima facie evidence of value in proceedings under this article.