(a) The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person to whom the order or notice is directed has violated:
(1) This subtitle;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or
(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.
(b) An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall:
(1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;
(2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation;
(3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections; and
(4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order.
(c) If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.
(d) Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:
(1) In accordance with § 1–204 of this article; or
(2) By publication.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Part I - Drinking Water -- Regulation
Section 9-402 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 9-403 - Effect on Other Powers
Section 9-404 - Miscellaneous Powers of Secretary
Section 9-405 - Action by Secretary to Prevent Public Water System Contamination
Section 9-406 - Safe Drinking Water Emergencies
Section 9-407 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- in General
Section 9-408 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Application
Section 9-409 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Variances and Exemptions
Section 9-410 - Notice to Be Given by Suppliers of Water
Section 9-411 - Injunctive Actions
Section 9-412 - Prohibited Acts
Section 9-412.1 - Tampering With Public Water System
Section 9-414 - Issuance of Orders or Notice for Violations