Section 7-257 - Suspension and revocation of permits or certificates. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-257. Suspension and revocation of permits or certificates.
 

(a)  Violation of federal or State law.- In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and after notice and hearing, the Department may suspend or revoke any facility permit, hauler certificate, driver certificate, or vehicle certificate for violation of any federal or State law, rule, or regulation that relates to controlled hazardous substances. 

(b)  Additional grounds for revocation of facility permit.- The Department may revoke any facility permit issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that: 

(1) False or inaccurate information was contained in the application; 

(2) Conditions or requirements of the facility permit have been or are about to be violated; 

(3) Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred; 

(4) The Department has been refused entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to insure compliance with the conditions of the facility permit; 

(5) A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of any permitted discharge; 

(6) Any State or federal water quality standard or effluent limitation has been or is threatened to be violated; or 

(7) Any other good cause exists for revoking the permit. 
 

[NR §§ 8-1413, 8-1413.2; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1983, ch. 103.]