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§ 20-307. Investigation by Secretary; notice to abate dangerous condition or nuisance; complaint to force compliance with notice or prevent recurrence of nuisance

MD Health-Gen Code § 20-307 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Secretary may investigate any suspected nuisance.

(b)    (1)    If the Secretary finds that a nuisance exists, the Secretary shall serve a written notice to the person who is causing the nuisance, ordering the person to abate the nuisance within a time specified in the notice.

(2)    The notice shall be served:

(i)    On the person who is causing the nuisance; or

(ii)    If the person who is causing the nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property where the nuisance exists.

(c)    (1)    The Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the nuisance exists if:

(i)    The person served with the notice fails to comply with the requirements of the notice; or

(ii)    Although the person served complies with the requirements of the notice, the nuisance is likely to recur on the same property.

(2)    A complaint filed under this subsection may seek a court order requiring the person served with the notice to:

(i)    Comply with the requirements of the Secretary’s abatement notice;

(ii)    Abate the nuisance within a time specified in the order;

(iii)    Prevent the nuisance from recurring; or

(iv)    Pay a fine of not more than $1,000.

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