Section 9-414 - Issuance of orders or notice for violations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-414. Issuance of orders or notice for violations.
 

(a)  Issuance for violations.- The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person to whom the order or notice is directed has violated: 

(1) This subtitle; 

(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or 

(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle. 

(b)  Contents of orders or notices.- An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall: 

(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated; 

(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation; 

(3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections; and 

(4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order. 

(c)  Hearings; finality of order.- If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order. 

(d)  Method of service.- Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed: 

(1) In accordance with § 1-204 of this article; or 

(2) By publication. 
 

[1998, ch. 533, § 1; 2007, ch. 366.]