(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, before the Department exercises its authority under § 4-208 or § 4-209 of this subtitle, the Department shall:
(1) Notify the county or municipality of the violation and the Department’s intended action; and
(2) Conduct a joint inspection with a representative of the 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 conducting a joint inspection under subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Stormwater Management
Section 4-201 - Legislative Findings; Intent of Subtitle
Section 4-202 - Implementation of Management Program
Section 4-202.1 - Watershed Protection and Restoration Programs
Section 4-203 - Duties of Department
Section 4-204 - Submission of Management Plan Prior to Development of Land
Section 4-205 - Construction Activities of State or Federal Agencies
Section 4-206 - Inspection and Review of Management Program
Section 4-207 - Jurisdiction of Department of Natural Resources Not Enlarged
Section 4-209 - Issuance of Notice or Order
Section 4-212 - Final Corrective Orders
Section 4-213 - Notice to County or Municipality; Joint Inspections
Section 4-214 - Judicial Review
Section 4-215 - Penalties; Failure of County or Municipality to Enforce Subtitle