LegalFix
Sign In

§ 5.5-116. Citations

MD Lab & Emp Code § 5.5-116 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(a)    If, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner is of the opinion that a railroad company has violated this title or a regulation or health and safety standard adopted or order issued to carry out this title, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner shall, with reasonable promptness, issue a citation to the railroad company.

(b)    Each citation under this section shall:

(1)    describe, with particularity, the nature of the alleged violation;

(2)    refer to the provision of this title, order, regulation, or health and safety standard that the railroad company is alleged to have violated; and

(3)    set a reasonable period for abatement and correction of the alleged violation.

(c)    In accordance with any regulation that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title, a railroad company that is issued a citation shall prominently post the citation or a copy of it as set forth in regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(d)    No citation may be issued after 6 months after the occurrence of a violation.

Previous Section
§ 5.5-115. Notice prohibiting use of apparatus
Next Section
§ 5.5-117. Enforcement of citation