Md. Code, Environment § 7-408
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 7-408, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§7–408.
Official statutory text
(a) 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) 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.
(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) 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.
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