Section 5-116 - Citations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5.5-116. Citations.
 

(a)  Issuance.- If, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner is of the opinion that a railroad company has violated this title or a regulation or health and safety standard adopted or order issued to carry out this title, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner shall, with reasonable promptness, issue a citation to the railroad company. 

(b)  Contents.- Each citation under this section shall: 

(1) describe, with particularity, the nature of the alleged violation; 

(2) refer to the provision of this title, order, regulation, or health and safety standard that the railroad company is alleged to have violated; and 

(3) set a reasonable period for abatement and correction of the alleged violation. 

(c)  Posting.- In accordance with any regulation that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title, a railroad company that is issued a citation shall prominently post the citation or a copy of it as set forth in regulations adopted by the Commissioner. 

(d)  Limitation.- No citation may be issued after 6 months after the occurrence of a violation. 
 

[1998, ch. 8, § 3.]