Maryland Public Safety Section 12-814

      (a)      When an inspection discloses that an elevator unit is in unsafe condition so that its continued operation will violate the Safety Code, or any other regulation adopted by the Commissioner under Part II of this subtitle, a citation may be issued and penalties may be assessed in accordance with §§ 5-212 and 5-213 of the Labor and Employment Article.

      (b)      If after inspection or testing of an elevator unit the Commissioner determines that the elevator unit is in violation of the Safety Code or any other regulation adopted by the Commissioner under Part II of this subtitle, and that there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from its continued use, action shall be taken in accordance with § 5-210 of the Labor and Employment Article.