Maryland Environment Section 9-414

      (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)      Personally;

            (2)      By certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last known address as shown on the Department's records; or

            (3)      By publication.