§ 9-414. Issuance of orders or notice for violations

   (a) Issuance for violations. -- 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) Contents of orders or notices. -- 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) Hearings; finality of order. -- If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.

(d) Method of service. -- 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.

HISTORY: 1998, ch. 533, § 1; 2007, ch. 366.