Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 8-654: (a) (1) In this section, “trenching” means a construction project in which a highway right–of–way surface is opened or removed for the purpose of laying or installing conduit, fiber, or similar infrastructure in excess of 1 mile in length
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines trenching and requires state agencies and local governments to allow broadband providers to use rights-of-way for infrastructure installation, with limited exceptions for highway safety or utility delays. Nonprofit providers receive free access; for-profit providers may be charged reasonable fees.
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