Section 21-418 - Suspension and revocation of permits. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-418. Suspension and revocation of permits.
 

(a)  Grounds for suspension.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 21-419 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall suspend a permit issued under this subtitle if: 

(1) The holder of the permit has obtained the permit fraudulently or deceptively; 

(2) The holder of the permit has violated this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; 

(3) A violation of this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle exists at the place for which the permit has been issued under this subtitle; 

(4) A health hazard exists at the place for which the permit has been issued or exists as to the individual who holds the permit; or 

(5) The holder of the permit has interfered with the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary's duties. 

(b)  Notice of intent to suspend - In general.-  

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, before suspending a permit, the Secretary shall give to the holder of the permit notice of intent to suspend. 

(2) The notice shall: 

(i) Specify with particularity the condition or violation that the Secretary believes to justify the suspension; and 

(ii) State that the holder has an opportunity to correct the condition or violation before a time that is: 

1. At least 48 hours after the holder receives the notice of intent to suspend; and 

2. Agreed on by the parties or set by the Secretary. 

(c)  Notice of intent to suspend - When not required.- The Secretary is not required to give notice of intent to suspend a permit if: 

(1) The violation creates an imminent hazard to public health; or 

(2) The holder of the permit has willfully refused to permit an authorized inspection. 

(d)  Revocation of permit.- If a permit has been suspended more than once, the Secretary may revoke the permit. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 576; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, §§ 2, 15; 1988, ch. 6, § 11.]