Searching Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Search on a word or phrase, or enter the codification number (search is word-specific unless you add an asterisk *)

If you have the exact number, subtitle, and chapter, type it in. Example: 20.25.01 would take you to Title 20 (Public Service Commission), Subtitle 25 (Electric and Gas Submeters in Apartment Houses, Office Buildings, and Shopping Centers), and Chapter 01 (General Information). If you typed in the word “submeters” – the Search feature would take you to the same Subtitle. If you only knew the topic word, it could take longer, but could narrow to the Agency Titles where the topic appears. For example: Type in “Consumer Protection” – and you will see eleven (11) different Titles covering this topic. Only one of these is specific to Title 20 violations for investigation by the Public Service Commission.

Search a specific Title (will search only that title for word or codification number)

This Search feature provides a chart of the 36 COMAR Titles, and allows a focused search of a specific Title. As an example, click only Title 20, then in the search box, type “submeters.” The search would take you directly to Title 20, Subtitle 25.

Access through Table of Contents Structure (will display table of contents by Title, Subtitle & Chapter)

Provides a drop-down list of COMAR Titles, by number and Agency. It you scrolled down to Title 20 (Public Service Commission), and click on the Title, you are presented with a list of Subtitles. In our example, you can read each and then select Subtitle 25. The search provides a list of Subtitle Chapters. This brings you back to the 20.25.01 General Regulations we found in Search Option 1.