Md. Code, Environment § 9-414
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 9-414, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§9–414.
Official statutory text
(a) The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person to whom the order or notice is directed has violated:
(1) This subtitle;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or
(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.
(b) An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall:
(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;
(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation;
(3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections; and
(4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order.
(c) If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.
(d) Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:
(1) In accordance with § 1–204 of this article; or
(2) By publication.
(1) This subtitle;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or
(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.
(b) An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall:
(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;
(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation;
(3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections; and
(4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order.
(c) If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.
(d) Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:
(1) In accordance with § 1–204 of this article; or
(2) By publication.
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