Md. Code, Environment § 2-602
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 2-602, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§2–602.
Official statutory text
(a) The Department may issue a show–cause order or a corrective order under this section if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the order is directed has violated:
(1) This title;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this title;
(3) Any plan for compliance issued under this title; or
(4) Any permit or registration issued under § 2–401 of this title.
(b) The Department is not required to issue a show–cause order or a corrective order before enforcing this title by injunction or civil penalty under this subtitle.
(1) This title;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this title;
(3) Any plan for compliance issued under this title; or
(4) Any permit or registration issued under § 2–401 of this title.
(b) The Department is not required to issue a show–cause order or a corrective order before enforcing this title by injunction or civil penalty under this subtitle.
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