(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, before the Department exercises its authority under § 4-109 or § 4-110 of this subtitle, the Department shall:
(1) Notify the delegated county or municipality of the violation and the Department’s intended action; and
(2) Provide reasonable opportunity for a joint inspection with a representative of the delegated county or municipality.
(b) If the Department determines that there is a substantial threat to the environment, the Department may take appropriate enforcement action without first providing a reasonable opportunity for a joint inspection under subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-102 - Exemptions From Subtitle
Section 4-103 - General Consideration
Section 4-104 - Training of Responsible Personnel
Section 4-105 - Construction -- in General
Section 4-107 - Department to Assist Soil Conservation Districts
Section 4-108 - Municipalities Not Within Soil Conservation District
Section 4-109 - Complaints; Orders; Notices
Section 4-110 - Stop Work Orders
Section 4-111 - Service of Complaints, Orders, Notices, Etc
Section 4-113 - Final Corrective Orders
Section 4-114 - Prerequisites to Department's Exercise of Authority
Section 4-115 - Judicial Review
Section 4-116 - Violations and Penalties; Injunctive Relief; Civil Liability; Enforcement