Section 4-213 - Notice to county or municipality; joint inspections. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-213. Notice to county or municipality; joint inspections.
 

(a)  Required.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, before the Department exercises its authority under § 4-208 or § 4-209 of this subtitle, the Department shall: 

(1) Notify the county or municipality of the violation and the Department's intended action; and 

(2) Conduct a joint inspection with a representative of the county or municipality. 

(b)  Exception.- If the Department determines that there is a substantial threat to the environment, the Department may take appropriate enforcement action without first conducting a joint inspection under subsection (a)(2) of this section. 
 

[1990, ch. 673.]