§ 7-408. Failure to commence construction or operation  


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  •    (a) In general. -- A certificate automatically shall be null and void if:

       (1) Construction or other preparation of the site for its intended use of the facility for which the certificate was issued has not commenced within 2 years following issuance of the certificate; or

       (2) The facility has not commenced operation within 4 years following issuance of the certificate.

    (b) Extension of limits. -- The Board may extend the time limits imposed under subsection (a) of this section if the certificate holder:

       (1) Applies to the Board for an extension; and

       (2) Shows good cause for allowing the extension.


HISTORY: 1980, ch. 528; 1993, ch. 149, § 1.