Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
ENVIRONMENT |
TITLE 4. WATER MANAGEMENT |
SUBTITLE 2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT |
§ 4-213. Notice to county or municipality; joint inspections
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(a) Required. -- 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) Exception. -- 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.