Maryland Environment Section 2-602
§ 2-602.
  (a)   The Department may issue a show cause order or a corrective order under this section if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the order is directed has violated:
    (1)   This title;
    (2)   Any rule or regulation adopted under this title;
    (3)   Any plan for compliance issued under this title; or
    (4)   Any permit or registration issued under § 2-401 of this title.
  (b)   The Department is not required to issue a show cause order or a corrective order before enforcing this title by injunction or civil penalty under this subtitle.