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2017 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 5 - Water Resources
Subtitle 5 - Appropriation or Use of Waters, Reservoirs, and Dams
§ 5-515. Order or notice on receipt of complaint.
Universal Citation: MD Env Code § 5-515 (2017)
- (a) In general. -- After or concurrently with the service of a complaint under this subtitle relating to water appropriation and use, the Department may:
- (1) Issue an order that requires the person to whom the order is directed to take corrective action within a time set in the order;
- (2) Send a written notice that requires the person to whom the notice is directed to file a written report about the alleged violation; or
- (3) Send a written notice that requires the person to whom the notice is directed:
- (i) To appear at a hearing before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the charges in the complaint; or
- (ii) To file a written report and also to appear at a hearing before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the charges in the complaint.
- (b) Effectiveness. -- Any order issued under this section is effective immediately, according to its terms, when it is served.
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