2018 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 4 - Water Management
Subtitle 4 - Water Pollution Control and Abatement
§ 4-415.1. Entry and access to property
(a) In general. -- At any reasonable time, to carry out duties under this subtitle, a representative of the Department may enter any oil storage facility or vessel or barge in or entering upon the waters of the State to discharge or receive a cargo of any bulk oil:
(1) To inspect the vessel, barge, or oil storage facility;
(2) To obtain water, air, or soil samples; and
(3) To measure the volume and kinds of substances that are received or stored.
(b) Corrective action. -- The Department may enter any property and assume control of any oil spill situation when it determines that a responsible party is not:
(1) Acting promptly to remove the spill; or
(2) Undertaking removal or mitigation in a manner appropriate to control or rectify the conditions causing the condition.
(c) Injunctions. -- If entry is denied under this section, the Secretary may seek an injunction to enter the facility or property.
