§ 9-414. Issuance of orders or notice for violations

MD Env Code § 9-414 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.