Section 9-229 - Documents under oath - Action by Secretary. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-229. Documents under oath - Action by Secretary.
 

(a)  In general.- Unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly and in a timely manner by the owner or operator of a site where used tires are stored or disposed of, if used tires are stored or disposed of at a site in a manner that may present a threat to the public health or environment, the Secretary may: 

(1) Act to remove or arrange for the removal of the used tires and provide for remedial action necessary to restore any natural resources; or 

(2) Take any other response measure that the Secretary considers necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment. 

(b)  Abating nuisances.- Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Secretary from abating a nuisance under the provisions of Title 10 of this article, regardless of the volume of used tires stored. 
 

[1989, ch. 667.]