Section 6-318 - Abatement orders - In general. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-318. Abatement orders - In general.
 

(a)  Authority to issue.- The State Fire Marshal may issue a reasonable abatement order if the State Fire Marshal: 

(1) determines that a building or structure has been constructed, altered, or repaired in a manner that violates a regulation adopted by the Commission before the construction, alteration, or repairs began; 

(2) determines that a building or structure: 

(i) is a fire hazard because of disrepair, age, dilapidated or abandoned condition, or for any other reason; and 

(ii) endangers other buildings and property; or 

(3) finds in a building or on premises a combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material, or other condition dangerous to the safety of individuals who occupy the building or premises and adjacent premises or property. 

(b)  Form and contents.- An abatement order under this section shall: 

(1) be in writing; 

(2) be directed to the owner or occupant of the building, structure, or premises; and 

(3) contain a notice that: 

(i) compliance with the order is required within the time specified in the notice; and 

(ii) any person aggrieved by the order may file an appeal from the order in accordance with Subtitle 5 of this title. 

(c)  Relief.- The abatement order may order: 

(1) the repair or demolition of the building or structure or the removal of the combustible, flammable, or explosive substance or material; and 

(2) the remedying of any condition found to be in violation of a regulation adopted by the Commission or to be dangerous to the safety of individuals or property. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, §§ 9(b), 10; 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]