Maryland
Environment
1,551 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Contested case hea…
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§1–201. (a) A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall …
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§1–202. Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an…
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§1–203. (a) When deciding whether to issue a license or permit under this article or to impose a con…
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§1–204. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this article, service of show cause o…
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§1–205. In order to meet the policy goals of the State for the electric distribution grid system, th…
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§1–206. (a) The Department may establish a process in collaboration with one or more boards under th…
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§1–301. (a) The Secretary shall carry out and enforce the provisions of this article and the rules a…
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§1–302. (a) A person who knowingly falsifies, alters, or causes another to falsify or alter any perm…
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§1–303. (a) A criminal prosecution or a suit for a civil penalty by the Department for violation of …
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§1–304. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the following persons shall …
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§1–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Alleged violat…
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§1–306. (a) In this section, “supplemental environmental project” means an environmentally beneficia…
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§1–401. There is a Department of the Environment, established as a principal department of the State…
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§1–402. (a) The head of the Department is the Secretary of the Environment, who shall be appointed b…
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§1–403. (a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary. (…
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§1–404. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the office of the Secretary and for the b…
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§1–405. (a) The Secretary shall investigate: (1) The influence of locality, employment, habit, and o…
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§1–406. The following units, among other units, are included in the Department: (1) Air Quality Cont…
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§1–407. (a) The Attorney General is legal adviser to the Department. (b) The Attorney General shall …
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§1–501. In this subtitle, “confidential record” means any record, report, statement, note, or other …
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§1–502. (a) (1) Each confidential record shall remain in the custody and control of the Secretary or…
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§1–503. A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on convi…
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§1–601. IN EFFECT (a) Permits issued by the Department under the following sections shall be issued …
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§1–601.1. (a) A person applying for a permit listed under § 1–601(a) of this subtitle shall include …
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§1–602. (a) Wherever this subtitle requires the Department to publish notice: (1) Notice shall be pu…
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§1–603. (a) The Department shall cause to be published notice of applications for permits. (b) The D…
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§1–604. (a) (1) After the Department receives the permit application, the Department shall prepare a…
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§1–605. (a) A person petitioning for judicial review in accordance with § 1–601 of this subtitle or …
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§1–606. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” means t…
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§1–607. (a) (1) This subsection applies to applications for all licenses and permits issued, or requ…
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§1–701. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business organ…
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§1–702. (a) On or before December 31, 2023, the Department, in consultation with the Commission on E…
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§1–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Activity and use …
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§1–802. (a) An environmental covenant shall: (1) State that the instrument is an environmental coven…
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§1–803. (a) (1) Any person, including a person that owns an interest in the real property, the Agenc…
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§1–804. (a) An environmental covenant that complies with this subtitle runs with the land. (b) An en…
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§1–805. (a) This subtitle does not authorize a use of real property that is otherwise prohibited by …
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§1–806. (a) A copy of an environmental covenant shall be provided by the persons and in the manner r…
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§1–807. (a) (1) An environmental covenant and any amendment or termination of the covenant must be r…
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§1–808. (a) An environmental covenant is perpetual unless it is: (1) By its terms, limited to a spec…
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§1–809. (a) An environmental covenant may be amended or terminated by consent only if the amendment …
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§1–810. (a) A civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief for violation of an environmenta…
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§1–811. (a) (1) The Department shall establish and maintain a registry that contains all environment…
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§1–812. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle modifies, limits,…
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§1–813. This subtitle shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make unifo…
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§1–814. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Environmental Covenants Act.
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§1–815. If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held i…
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§1–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Costs of litigati…
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§1–902. Except as provided in this subtitle, a person that meets the threshold standing requirements…
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§1–903. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person that has standing under § 1–902 of t…
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§1–904. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person that meets the threshold stand…
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§1–1001. In this subtitle, “ecological restoration” means an activity undertaken with the goal of re…
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§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Air pollution” means…
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§2–102. It is the policy of this State to maintain the degree of purity of the air necessary to prot…
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§2–103. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Department may obtain a…
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§2–103.1. Subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the Secretary, in conjunction with th…
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§2–103.2. (a) In this section, “ambient air monitoring data” means measured concentrations of air po…
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§2–104. (a) (1) Except as provided in this section, this title does not limit the power of a politic…
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§2–105. (a) (1) In accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department, the Secretar…
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§2–106. (a) A determination by the Department that air pollution exists or that a rule or regulation…
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§2–107. (a) There is a Maryland Clean Air Fund. (b) Except as provided in § 2–1002(g) of this title,…
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§2–201. There is an Air Quality Control Advisory Council in the Department.
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§2–202. (a) (1) The Council consists of not more than 15 members appointed by the Secretary. (2) Of …
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§2–203. From among the Council members, the Secretary shall appoint a chairman and a vice chairman.
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§2–204. (a) The Secretary of the Environment shall appoint a secretary of the Council. (b) The secre…
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§2–205. (a) The Council shall meet at the times and places that the Secretary of the Environment or …
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§2–206. (a) Before the Department adopts any rule or regulation under this title, the Department sha…
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§2–301. (a) The Department: (1) May adopt rules and regulations for the control of air pollution in …
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§2–302. (a) The Department shall determine and may alter air quality control areas into which this S…
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§2–303. (a) The Department may not adopt any rule or regulation under this title unless the requirem…
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§2–303.1. The Department may not adopt regulations to implement Stage II of the Program for Volatile…
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§2–303.2. In any program implementing the reduction of vehicle miles traveled as a part of the State…
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§2–303.3. The Department shall conduct inspections as provided in a memorandum of understanding on b…
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§2–304. Each State agency shall consult with the Department before adopting any rule or regulation t…
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§2–401. Except as provided in § 2-402 of this subtitle, the Department may adopt regulations that re…
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§2–402. The Department may not require a permit or registration for: (1) Any machinery or equipment …
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§2–403. (a) (1) The Department, by regulation, shall require and collect a fee for each permit issue…
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§2–404. (a) This section applies to the following activities: (1) Construction of a new source; (2) …
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§2–404.1. (a) Except for an applicant who elects to proceed under subsection (d) of this section, a …
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§2–405. (a) (1) (i) Whenever the Public Service Commission notifies the Secretary of an application …
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§2–406. (a) After July 1, 1990, the owner of an incinerator for the disposal of solid waste as defin…
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§2–501. On a case-by-case basis, the Department may grant a temporary fuel variance to any person wh…
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§2–502. (a) A petition for a temporary fuel variance shall be filed with the Department in the form …
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§2–503. (a) If a petition for a temporary fuel variance is filed in accordance with § 2-502 of this …
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§2–504. The Department may grant an extension of a temporary fuel variance for an additional period …
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§2–505. Except to the extent necessary to give effect to the temporary fuel variance, a petitioner w…
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§2–601. To the maximum extent possible, the Department shall use the facilities and services of appr…
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§2–602. (a) The Department may issue a show–cause order or a corrective order under this section if …
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§2–603. (a) A show–cause order issued under this subtitle shall: (1) Specify the provision that alle…
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§2–604. (a) A corrective order issued under this subtitle shall: (1) Specify the provision that alle…
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§2–605. (a) The Department shall give notice of and hold any hearing held under § 2-603 or § 2-604 o…
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§2–606. On the basis of the evidence produced at a hearing, the Secretary or the designated hearing …
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§2–607. (a) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary or the designated hearing …
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§2–608. (a) Within 1 year after the Department issues a show–cause order or a corrective order, the …
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§2–609. (a) The Department may bring: (1) An action to enjoin any conduct that violates any provisio…
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§2–609.1. (a) In this section, “approval” means approval for prevention of significant deterioration…
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§2–610. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title or any rule, regulation, or order adop…
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§2–610.1. (a) In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity and after an opportuni…
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§2–611. (a) A person is not subject to action for a violation of this title or any rule or regulatio…
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§2–612. (a) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations that: (1) Are patterned after § 120 of the…
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§2–613. A condition that is caused by an act of God, a strike, a riot, a catastrophe, or a cause ove…
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§2–614. The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State eve…
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§2–901. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Active tra…
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§2–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Affected fac…
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§2–1002. (a) On or after January 1, 2009, affected facilities collectively may not emit more than 20…
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§2–1003. (a) Beginning December 1, 2007, and each year thereafter, a person that owns, leases, opera…
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§2–1004. By June 30, 2007, the Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of thi…
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§2–1005. (a) (1) The allowance penalty provisions of this section are in addition to the administrat…
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§2–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” …
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§2–1102. (a) In consultation with the Administration and as provided under this subtitle, the Depart…
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§2–1103. To minimize the administrative impact of the program and to minimize the impact of motor ve…
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§2–1103.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Heavy–duty …
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§2–1104. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Administration may not title or regi…
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§2–1105. (a) The Department shall, in consultation with the Administration, adopt regulations to exe…
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§2–1106. (a) The enforcement and penalty provisions of Subtitle 6 of this title shall apply to a vio…
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§2–1201. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Greenhouse gases are air pollutants that threaten to e…
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§2–1202. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alternative comp…
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§2–1203. (a) On or before June 1, 2011, the Department shall publish: (1) An inventory of statewide …
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§2–1204. The State shall reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2006 levels by 2020.
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§2–1204.2. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 38 OF 2022 // The State shall achi…
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§2–1204.3. (a) The Governor may include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental…
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§2–1205. (a) The State shall develop plans, adopt regulations, and implement programs that reduce st…
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§2–1206. In developing and implementing the plans required by § 2–1205 of this subtitle, the Departm…
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§2–1207. (a) (1) An institution of higher education in the State shall conduct an independent study …
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§2–1208. (a) A greenhouse gas emissions source in the State’s manufacturing sector that implements a…
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§2–1210. On review of the study required under § 2–1207 of this subtitle, and the reports required u…
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§2–1211. The Department shall monitor implementation of the plans required under § 2–1205 of this su…
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§2–1212. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 PER CHAPTER 645 OF 2021 // (a) (1) It is the pol…
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§2–1301. (a) There is a Commission on Climate Change in the Department to advise the Governor and Ge…
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§2–1302. (a) The Commission’s membership shall consist of the following members: (1) One member of t…
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§2–1303. (a) The Commission shall establish: (1) A Scientific and Technical Working Group; (2) A Gre…
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§2–1303.1. (a) In this section, “Working Group” means the Just Transition Employment and Retraining …
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§2–1303.2. (a) In this section, “Working Group” means the Energy Industry Revitalization Working Gro…
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§2–1303.3. (a) In this section, “Working Group” means the Energy Resilience and Efficiency Working G…
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§2–1303.4. (a) In this section, “Working Group” means the Solar Photovoltaic Systems Recovery, Reuse…
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§2–1304. (a) On or before December 15 of each year, the Commission shall report to the Governor and …
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§2–1305. (a) (1) Each State agency shall review its planning, regulatory, and fiscal programs to ide…
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§2–1306. (a) The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science shall establish science–bas…
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§2–1401. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2018, the Governor shall include the State as a member of the …
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§2–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …
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§2–1502. The Department and the Department of Transportation jointly shall provide technical assista…
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§2–1503. (a) There is a Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Grant Program in the State. (b) …
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§2–1504. (a) There is a Zero–Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fun…
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§2–1505. (a) In this section, “incremental costs” means: (1) In the case of a contract for the purch…
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§2–1601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Agricultural…
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§2–1602. IN EFFECT (a) The Department shall develop building energy performance standards for covere…
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§3–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Environmental noise …
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§3–102. The General Assembly finds: (1) That the people of this State have a right to an environment…
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§3–103. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department shall revise the State’s environmental n…
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§3–104. The Department may obtain any federal or other funds that are available to this State for pu…
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§3–105. (a) (1) Except as provided in this section, this title does not limit the power of a politic…
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§3–401. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department shall adopt environmental noise stan…
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§3–403. (a) A political subdivision may enforce the sound level limits and noise control rules and r…
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§3–404. If a political subdivision determines that there is a violation of this title or any sound l…
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§3–405. (a) A political subdivision may bring an action to enjoin any conduct that is a willful viol…
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§3–406. (a) A person who willfully violates any provision of this title or any rule, regulation, or …
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§3–407. A person is not subject to action for a violation of a provision of this title or any rule o…
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§3–408. A condition that is caused by an act of God, a strike, a riot, a catastrophe, or a cause ove…
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§3–501. In this subtitle, “unit” means a unit of the State government or a political subdivision.
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§3–502. To the fullest extent consistent with its authority under a law that it administers, a unit …
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§3–503. A unit shall comply with federal, State, and interstate requirements concerning the control …
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§4–101. The General Assembly determines and finds that lands and waters comprising the watersheds of…
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§4–101.1. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Large redevelopmen…
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§4–102. The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to agricultural land management practices, cons…
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§4–103. (a) (1) A county or municipality may issue grading and building permits as provided by law. …
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§4–104. (a) In this section, “responsible personnel” means any foreman, superintendent, or project e…
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§4–105. (a) (1) (i) In this section, “construction” means land clearing, grubbing, topsoil stripping…
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§4–106. If a State or federal unit undertakes any construction as defined in § 4–105(a)(1) of this s…
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§4–107. The Department of the Environment shall assist soil conservation districts in preparing and …
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§4–108. For the purposes of this subtitle, the bureau of public works or a similar municipal unit sh…
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§4–109. (a) The Department may issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to…
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§4–110. (a) If the Department finds that earth moving activity requiring the approval of the appropr…
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§4–111. (a) Any complaint, order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this su…
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§4–112. (a) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance …
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§4–113. (a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 4-109(b)(1) of this subtitle makes a …
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§4–114. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, before the Department exercises it…
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§4–115. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order o…
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§4–116. (a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor, a…
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§4–201. The General Assembly finds that the management of stormwater runoff is necessary to reduce s…
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§4–201.1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Environmental s…
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§4–202. By July 1, 1984, each county and municipality shall adopt ordinances necessary to implement …
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§4–202.1. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, this section appl…
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§4–203. (a) The Department of the Environment shall implement the provisions of this subtitle and sh…
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§4–204. (a) After July 1, 1984, unless exempted, a person may not develop any land for residential, …
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§4–205. (a) The provisions of § 4–204 of this subtitle do not apply to the construction activities o…
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§4–206. (a) After July 1, 1984, the Department shall periodically, but at least once every 3 years, …
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§4–207. The provisions of this subtitle do not add to the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural …
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§4–208. The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to b…
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§4–209. (a) After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department ma…
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§4–210. (a) Any complaint, order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this su…
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§4–211. (a) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance …
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§4–212. (a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 4-209(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a …
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§4–213. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, before the Department exercises it…
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§4–214. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order o…
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§4–215. (a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation or stormwat…
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§4–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Patuxent River Wa…
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§4–302. The General Assembly declares that the Patuxent River and the Severn River are a great natur…
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§4–302.1. (a) On or before January 1, 2012, unless a more advanced upgrade or upgrade schedule is re…
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§4–303. Every person who disposes of or treats sewage in the Watershed shall anticipate the need for…
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§4–304. (a) Any owner or operator of a sewage disposal plant which does not meet the prescribed wate…
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§4–305. The sewage disposal plant owner or operator shall be liable to the county or governmental un…
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§4–306. The county health department in each county, on at least a monthly basis, shall take a strea…
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§4–307. A person may not discharge raw sewage or any other waste into the Patuxent River, the Severn…
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§4–308. (a) Anne Arundel County or the City of Annapolis may issue a grading or building permit with…
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§4–309. Notwithstanding present planning, zoning, or subdivision controls, a permit may not be issue…
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§4–310. When any stripping, grading, excavating, or filling is done, the soil conservation district …
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§4–311. Any person who has the riparian right to use water in the Severn River Watershed for agricul…
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§4–312. (a) Any lien created in favor of a county or governmental unit pursuant to this subtitle is …
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§4–313. Any unit whose approval is required under this subtitle or any interested person may seek an…
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§4–313.1. (a) (1) The Department shall impose an administrative civil penalty on a person who owns o…
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§4–314. Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and is sub…
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§4–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cleanup” means ab…
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§4–402. Because the quality of the waters of this State is vital to the public and private interests…
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§4–403. This subtitle may not be construed as repealing any State law relating to water pollution or…
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§4–405. (a) For the purposes of this subtitle, the Department of the Environment shall have and may …
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§4–406. The Department is responsible for developing a program, including training, to enable the St…
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§4–407. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and except for a vessel or barge ca…
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§4–408. The Department of the Environment shall charge and collect a compensatory fee from the perso…
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§4–409. (a) The person responsible for the oil spillage shall be liable to any other person for any …
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§4–410. (a) Except in case of emergency imperiling life or property, unavoidable accident, collision…
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§4–411. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Barrel” means …
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§4–411.1. (a) On or before July 1, 1990, the owner, operator, or person in charge of an underground …
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§4–411.2. (a) Within 14 days of the finding, the Department shall notify the appropriate local healt…
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§4–412. (a) (1) Whenever the Department believes a violation of any provision of this subtitle or an…
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§4–413. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, or except as authorized by a permi…
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§4–414. The Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with other appropriate agencies, shall e…
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§4–415. If a violation of any provision of this subtitle has occurred and the existence of the viola…
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§4–415.1. (a) At any reasonable time, to carry out duties under this subtitle, a representative of t…
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§4–416. (a) The Attorney General, on the request of the Department, shall prosecute criminal cases o…
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§4–417. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle, or any rule, regulation, order, …
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§4–418. (a) Any person responsible for a discharge of oil in violation of § 4-410(a) or (b) of this …
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§4–419. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is not liable for costs of containm…
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§4–420. (a) This section applies to the removal of heating oil tanks from a residential property, wh…
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§4–501. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon con…
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§4–502. The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of the State ever…
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§4–601. (a) There is an Underground Storage Tank Upgrade and Replacement Fund. (b) The Fund shall be…
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§4–602. (a) On or before September 1, 1991 and until July 1, 1996, a fee shall be paid annually to t…
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§4–603. The Board of Public Works, upon the recommendation of the Secretary, may award a loan to an …
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§4–604. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle. (b)…
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§4–605. (a) (1) A loan agreement under this subtitle shall contain those conditions that the Secreta…
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§4–606. (a) To be eligible for a loan under this subtitle, an applicant shall: (1) Be in substantial…
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§4–607. (a) No fee may be imposed after June 30, 1996 and no loan may be made under the provisions o…
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§4–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cleanup” means ab…
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§4–702. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The storage of oil in underground oil …
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§4–703. (a) This subtitle may not be construed as altering the rights, responsibilities, or liabilit…
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§4–704. (a) There is an Oil Contaminated Site Environmental Cleanup Fund. (b) Subject to subsection …
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§4–705. (a) The owner or operator of an underground oil storage tank eligible under § 4–704(b)(1)(ii…
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§4–706. (a) If the Department has assumed control of an oil spill situation involving an underground…
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§4–707. (a) A payment may not be made from the Fund for a third party claim. (b) A payment may not b…
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§4–708. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this subtitle no…
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§4–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Compliance assist…
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§4–802. (a) (1) On or before January 1 each year, each jurisdiction that has delegated authority und…
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§4–901. (a) The Department shall submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a Chesapeake Bay…
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§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” mean…
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§5–102. An appropriation or use permit under § 5-502 of this title may not be refused for domestic u…
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§5–201. (a) There is a Water and Science Administration in the Department. (b) (1) The Administratio…
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§5–203. (a) The Department has general supervisory power, regulation, and control over the water res…
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§5–203.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Commerci…
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§5–203.2. (a) In this section, “dam safety permit” means a permit issued under § 5–503 of this title…
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§5–204. (a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish consolidated procedures and no…
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§5–301. Susquehanna River Basin Compact Preamble Whereas the signatory parties hereto recognize the …
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§5–303. (a) There is a commission consisting of 3 members to act jointly with commissions appointed …
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§5–304. The Governor of the State shall appoint an alternate member for each of the 3 members of the…
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§5–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means …
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§5–402. There is a Maryland Potomac Water Authority, established as a governmental unit and body pol…
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§5–403. (a) (1) The Authority consists of 10 members. (2) The Secretary, the Secretary of Planning, …
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§5–404. The unanimous vote of the voting members is required to approve any action of the Authority.
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§5–405. The Authority may appoint subcommittees and use the services of existing State and local uni…
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§5–406. The Authority may contract with the federal government to acquire storage in the Bloomington…
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§5–407. Except as provided in § 5-408(c) of this subtitle, the Authority may not pledge the faith an…
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§5–408. (a) The Authority shall assess and collect charges for payment of the State’s share of the i…
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§5–409. Any permit for the appropriation of water from the Potomac River the Department issues to an…
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§5–410. The Authority may issue rules and regulations to carry out its duties under this subtitle. T…
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§5–411. To satisfy any assessment established under § 5-408 of this subtitle, each represented count…
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§5–412. The Authority may receive from the State, its political subdivisions, the federal government…
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§5–413. The Department shall make available to the Authority its expertise and consulting services, …
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§5–414. The Authority shall prepare a budget to support its continued operation. One-half of the Aut…
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§5–501. (a) In order to conserve, protect, and use water resources of the State in accordance with t…
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§5–502. (a) Every person is required to obtain a permit from the Department to appropriate or use or…
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§5–503. (a) (1) A person shall obtain, on written application to the Department, a permit from the D…
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§5–503.1. (a) (1) This section applies to any dam that: (i) Has the potential to cause the loss of h…
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§5–504. A person shall obtain a permit from the Department to construct, reconstruct, change, or mak…
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§5–505. Each application for a permit required by this subtitle shall be accompanied by maps, drawin…
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§5–506. (a) Upon application for a permit under this subtitle, and except as otherwise provided in t…
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§5–507. (a) Before acting on any permit application, the Department shall weigh all respective publi…
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§5–508. (a) Appropriation or use of any waters of the State, construction or beginning construction,…
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§5–509. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Asset owner” m…
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§5–509.1. (a) In this section, “dam owner” means the owner or person having control of the normal op…
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§5–509.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dam owner” h…
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§5–510. (a) Except for permits issued for the appropriation or use of water for agricultural purpose…
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§5–511. The Department shall review triennially every appropriation and use of water for which a req…
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§5–512. (a) The provisions of this subtitle do not amend or repeal: (1) Any law relating to the Publ…
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§5–513. On application of the Department, verified by oath or affirmation, the circuit court for any…
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§5–514. (a) (1) In addition to being subject to an injunctive action under this subtitle, a person w…
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§5–515. (a) After or concurrently with the service of a complaint under this subtitle relating to wa…
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§5–516. (a) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing related to orders imposed under th…
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§5–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Construction” mea…
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§5–602. (a) Geothermal resources are a natural resource in the State which possess great potential v…
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§5–603. (a) The Department shall be responsible for the management and regulation of the geothermal …
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§5–604. (a) Every person is required to obtain a permit from the Department before conducting any ge…
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§5–605. (a) A person shall obtain a permit from the Department to appropriate or use or to construct…
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§5–606. After receiving notification from the Department that an application for an exploratory or a…
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§5–607. A request for judicial review of the Secretary’s action on any application shall be made wit…
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§5–608. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle may be enjoined by a court of com…
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§5–609. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to effectuate its intents and purposes. (b) T…
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§5–701. (a) The Department is responsible for developing and carrying out a long range program for c…
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§5–702. (a) When need arises in the State for water-supply storage or storage for streamflow regulat…
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§5–703. In carrying out its responsibility for water resources planning, development, and management…
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§5–704. When the General Assembly determines that it is necessary to acquire interests or rights in …
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§5–801. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area of nontidal …
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§5–802. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Recurrent flooding of a portion of the…
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§5–803. (a) By January 1, 1982 the Department, after consultation with and consideration of recommen…
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§5–804. (a) The Department shall assure that State construction projects and State-assisted construc…
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§5–805. (a) Each subdivision shall take measures to enforce the provisions of this subtitle within i…
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§5–806. By mutual agreement, the Department may delegate all or part of the Department’s responsibil…
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§5–807. The provisions of this subtitle concerning the authorities of the Department and the subdivi…
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§5–808. Engineering, technical, and administrative services required to implement the provisions of …
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§5–809. This subtitle may be cited as the Flood Hazard Management Act of 1976.
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§5–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Agricultural …
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§5–902. (a) The General Assembly finds that nontidal wetlands play important roles in the preservati…
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§5–903. (a) There is a statewide program within the Department for the conservation, regulation, enh…
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§5–904. (a) (1) The Department may delegate all or part of its authority under this subtitle to any …
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§5–905. (a) The following agricultural and forestry activities are exempt from the approval and miti…
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§5–906. (a) The following types of activities shall be exempt from the permit requirements of this s…
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§5–907. (a) The Department may not issue a nontidal wetland permit for a regulated activity unless t…
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§5–908. In cooperation with other State, local, and federal agencies, the Department may prepare com…
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§5–909. (a) An applicant shall take all necessary steps to first avoid significant impairment and th…
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§5–910. (a) The General Assembly declares that: (1) In the application review process, one of the pr…
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§5–911. (a) (1) The enforcement provisions in this section are in addition to any other applicable p…
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§5–1001. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Recycle” mean…
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§5–1101. IN EFFECT (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (1) “Baltim…
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§5–1102. IN EFFECT (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not redeposit i…
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§5–1102.1. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint a Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee. (2) The term…
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§5–1103. (a) In this section, “large redevelopment site” has the meaning stated in § 4–101.1 of this…
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§5–1104. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint a Hart-Miller…
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§5–1104.1. (a) (1) Subject to the approval of the members of the General Assembly of the 36th legisl…
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§5–1104.2. (a) There is an Executive Committee created to provide oversight in the development of th…
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§5–1105. The Attorney General of Maryland or the State’s Attorney of any county of the State that bo…
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§5–1106. The Attorney General of Maryland or the State’s Attorney of any county of the State that bo…
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§5–1107. Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on co…
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§5–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” mean…
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§5–1202. (a) There is a Herring Run Public Watershed Association. (b) The Association is composed of…
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§5–1203. (a) There is a Herring Run Public Watershed Association Commission. (b) The Commission is c…
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§5–1204. (a) The chairman of the Commission shall be selected from the members of the county and cit…
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§5–1205. (a) With respect to water quality, the Commission shall advise and make recommendations in …
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§5–1206. Funding and staffing of the Commission may be apportioned among the county, city, and State…
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§5–1301. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon co…
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§5–1302. The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of the State eve…
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§6–301. A person may not use lead-based paint: (1) On any interior surface; (2) On any exterior surf…
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§6–302. (a) A person who violates any provision of § 6-301 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemean…
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§6–303. (a) (1) A medical laboratory, office, or other facility that draws blood from any child 18 y…
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§6–304. (a) This section establishes case management assistance and notification requirements for ca…
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§6–305. (a) On or before July 1, 2020, the Department shall adopt regulations for conducting environ…
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§6–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Asbestos material…
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§6–402. The General Assembly finds: (1) That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creat…
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§6–405. In an emergency that results from a sudden, unexpected event that is not a planned renovatio…
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§6–406. The Department: (1) Shall adopt the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisi…
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§6–409. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a business entity or public unit shall be lic…
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§6–410. (a) To qualify for a license, a business entity or public unit shall meet the requirements o…
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§6–411. (a) To apply for a license, a business entity or public unit shall: (1) Submit an applicatio…
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§6–412. A license authorizes the licensee to remove or encapsulate asbestos while the license is eff…
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§6–413. (a) A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is …
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§6–414. (a) Each licensee shall: (1) Keep a record of each asbestos removal or encapsulation project…
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§6–414.1. (a) Except in emergency situations, before any business entity or public unit licensed und…
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§6–415. Subject to the hearing provisions of this subtitle, the Department may reprimand any license…
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§6–416. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department …
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§6–417. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business entit…
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§6–419. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a business entity or public unit may not remo…
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§6–420. (a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds …
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§6–421. (a) Any complaint, corrective order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department un…
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§6–422. (a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopt…
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§6–425. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund. (b) There is an Asbes…
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§6–501. (a) (1) A motor vehicle or tire manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer, motor vehicle repair …
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§6–701. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) Accept from physicians reports on occupational diseases; and (2…
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§6–702. (a) A physician who believes that a patient under the physician’s care has an occupational d…
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§6–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Affected prop…
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§6–802. The purpose of this subtitle is to reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, while m…
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§6–803. (a) This subtitle applies to: (1) Affected property; and (2) Notwithstanding subsection (b) …
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§6–804. (a) Affected property is exempt from the provisions of Part IV of this subtitle if the owner…
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§6–807. (a) There is a Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission in the Department. (b) (1) The Commissio…
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§6–808. (a) The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places it determines. (b) …
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§6–810. (a) The Commission shall study and collect information on the: (1) Effectiveness of this sub…
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§6–811. (a) (1) On or before December 31, 1995, the owner of an affected property shall register the…
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§6–812. (a) An owner who has registered an affected property under § 6–811 of this subtitle shall: (…
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§6–813. (a) An owner who fails to register an affected property under § 6-811 of this subtitle, or w…
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§6–815. (a) No later than the first change in occupancy in an affected property that occurs on or af…
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§6–816. The Department shall establish procedures and standards for the lead–contaminated dust testi…
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§6–817. (a) (1) Except for properties constructed between January 1, 1950, and December 31, 1977, bo…
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§6–818. (a) (1) Any person performing lead-contaminated dust testing or conducting inspections requi…
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§6–819. (a) The modified risk reduction standard shall consist of performing the following: (1) Pass…
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§6–820. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner of an affected property s…
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§6–821. (a) (1) Whenever an owner of an affected property intends to make repairs or perform mainten…
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§6–822. (a) The provisions of this subtitle do not affect: (1) The duties and obligations of an owne…
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§6–823. (a) By May 23, 1996, an owner of an affected property shall give to the tenant of each of th…
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§6–824. An owner shall disclose an obligation to perform either the modified or full risk reduction …
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§6–825. (a) A person who intends to acquire, through an arm’s length transaction, inheritance, tax s…
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§6–826. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Action” includes a co…
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§6–827. This part applies to all potential bases of liability for alleged injury or loss to a person…
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§6–828. (a) This section applies to an owner of an affected property who has, with respect to the af…
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§6–829. (a) A person who receives notice under § 6-828(b)(1) of this subtitle is entitled to the res…
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§6–830. (a) If, between February 24, 1996 and February 23, 2001, inclusive, the concentration of lea…
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§6–831. (a) A qualified offer may be made to a person at risk under this part by: (1) The owner of t…
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§6–832. (a) An offeror under § 6-831 of this subtitle shall send notice of the qualified offer to th…
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§6–833. (a) For purposes of this section, a parent or legal guardian of a person at risk who is a mi…
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§6–834. (a) A person at risk, or a parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a person at risk, may …
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§6–835. Acceptance of a qualified offer by a person at risk, or by a parent, legal guardian, or othe…
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§6–836. An owner of an affected property is not liable, for alleged injury or loss caused by ingesti…
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§6–836.1. In an action in which the owner’s immunity from liability under § 6-835 or § 6-836 of this…
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§6–837. A qualified offer shall be treated as an offer of compromise for purposes of admissibility i…
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§6–838. (a) (1) In an action seeking damages for alleged injury or loss caused by the ingestion of l…
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§6–839. (a) Whenever a qualified offer is made under this part, the qualified offer shall include pa…
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§6–840. (a) The amounts payable under a qualified offer made under this part are subject to the foll…
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§6–841. (a) Payments under a qualified offer for temporary relocation shall include: (1) Transportat…
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§6–842. (a) An offeror who fails to comply with the terms of a qualified offer, or who falsely certi…
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§6–843. (a) (1) Except as provided in this subsection and subsection (b) of this section, and in coo…
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§6–844. (a) There is a Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund in the Department. (b) The Fund consists of: (…
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§6–845. (a) The Department shall establish and maintain a statewide data base which tracks the statu…
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§6–846. (a) This section establishes notification requirements of a person at risk that has an eleva…
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§6–847. (a) (1) An owner who receives the blood lead test results of a person at risk under this sub…
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§6–848. The Department shall: (1) Develop and establish community outreach programs to high lead ris…
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§6–848.1. (a) In this section, “retailer” means any person who sells paint or paint supplies to a co…
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§6–848.2. A local government agency shall report to the Department any known noncompliance of an aff…
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§6–849. (a) (1) The Department shall impose an administrative penalty on an owner who fails to regis…
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§6–850. (a) Except as provided in § 6–849 of this subtitle, in addition to any other remedies provid…
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§6–851. (a) The Department may audit, through a spot check or other investigation, the verification …
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§6–852. (a) The Department may, at any time, spot check affected properties that have been reported …
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§6–901. (a) On or after July 1, 1994, a person may not dispose of a mercuric oxide battery except in…
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§6–902. A person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale in this State a mercuric oxide battery …
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§6–903. A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on convi…
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§6–904. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioacc…
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§6–905. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (a–1) “Electric relay” mea…
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§6–905.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a marketer may not sell or provi…
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§6–905.2. A marketer may not sell or provide a thermostat containing mercury to a consumer.
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§6–905.3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a m…
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§6–905.4. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) Prescription drugs; (2) Any substance regulated by…
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§6–906. (a) Beginning October 1, 2003, no primary or secondary school, except for a school engaged i…
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§6–907. (a) The Department shall implement a public education, outreach, and assistance program rela…
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§6–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abatement” means…
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§6–1002. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, unless the person is accredited b…
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§6–1003. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle. (b…
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§6–1004. (a) There is a Lead Accreditation Fund. (b) (1) All fees collected under § 6-1003(d) and fi…
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§6–1005. Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and procedures of §§ 6–420 through 6–422 of th…
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§6–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cell” means a ga…
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§6–1102. After December 31, 1994, each unit sold by a marketer to an end user in this State shall be…
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§6–1103. (a) Unless granted an exemption by the Department, rechargeable batteries contained in prod…
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§6–1104. (a) Each unit manufactured after December 31, 1993 and sold to an end user in this State af…
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§6–1105. (a) Marketers shall develop and provide or cause to be provided a generic notice placard to…
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§6–1106. After December 31, 1994 a person may not dispose of a unit except in accordance with a unit…
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§6–1107. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, by January 1, 1995 each unit, and…
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§6–1108. (a) Each marketer shall ensure that its direct customers have a convenient mechanism for re…
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§6–1109. (a) In addition to any requirement which a cell manufacturer may have as a marketer under t…
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§6–1110. (a) Each institutional user shall collect and return spent units used in its operations to …
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§6–1111. Each responsible entity shall ensure that its unit management program is carried out and th…
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§6–1112. (a) Any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle may contract with a private or pu…
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§6–1113. Any person cooperating in a unit management program in compliance with this subtitle is imm…
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§6–1114. (a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty …
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§6–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “DecaBDE” means d…
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§6–1202. (a) This section does not apply to the processing of recyclables containing pentaBDE or oct…
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§6–1202.1. (a) (1) In this section, “transportation equipment”, “military equipment”, and “component…
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§6–1203. (a) To enforce the provisions of this subtitle, the Department may: (1) Notify a person tha…
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§6–1204. (a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted un…
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§6–1205. The Department may adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this subtitle.
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§6–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child” means an …
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§6–1302. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) An electronic device that is in compliance with federa…
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§6–1303. A person may not: (1) Manufacture a children’s product that is a lead–containing product; o…
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§6–1304. (a) A United States manufacturer, or if the manufacturer is not a United States manufacture…
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§6–1305. (a) If the Department determines that a person has violated § 6–1303 of this subtitle, the …
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§6–1306. Within 24 hours after a person determines that the person has manufactured, sold, offered f…
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§6–1307. (a) (1) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,…
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§6–1308. (a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Comptroller may assess against a …
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§6–1309. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a violation of this subtitle is: (1) An u…
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§6–1310. The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
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§6–1311. The provisions of this subtitle do not affect the authority of a local agency to enforce a …
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§6–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cadmium” means e…
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§6–1402. On or after July 1, 2012, a person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute…
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§6–1403. The Department of the Environment may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
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§6–1404. This subtitle does not apply to any toy regulated for cadmium exposure under the federal Co…
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§6–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Drinking wat…
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§6–1501.1. (a) The General Assembly finds that any exposure to lead in drinking water is dangerous t…
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§6–1502. (a) This section does not apply to a public or nonpublic school that is classified as a pub…
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§6–1503. (a) The Department, in consultation with the State Department of Education, shall establish…
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§6–1601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Class B fire–fig…
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§6–1602. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
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§6–1603. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on or after January 1, 2…
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§6–1604. A person may not dispose of a Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added …
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§6–1604.1. (a) This section does not apply to the sale or resale of a used rug or carpet. (b) On or …
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§6–1605. A person who violates this subtitle is subject to: (1) For a first violation, a civil penal…
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§6–1701. (a) In this section, “oriented strand board” means a multilayered board that is: (1) Made f…
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§6–1702. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dampness” mea…
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§7–101. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Facility” means a…
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§7–102. Except for pesticides regulated by the Department of Agriculture, a person may not transfer …
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§7–103. (a) A person shall hold a facility permit before the person may own, establish, operate, or …
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§7–104. The Secretary may adopt regulations to specify permitting procedures, set permitting fees, e…
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§7–105. To apply for a facility permit, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Departm…
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§7–106. As a prerequisite to the issuance of a facility permit, the Department shall require an appl…
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§7–107. The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of: (1) The potential threat …
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§7–108. (a) Unless it is renewed for another term, a facility permit expires on the expiration date …
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§7–109. Before the Department issues a facility permit, the Department shall give public notice of t…
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§7–110. The Department may deny an application for a facility permit or for a renewal of a facility …
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§7–111. As a requirement for keeping the facility permit, each facility permit holder shall: (1) Mai…
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§7–112. (a) The Secretary may enforce the provisions of this subtitle in the same manner as the prov…
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§7–113. All fees and penalties collected by the Department under this subtitle shall be deposited in…
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§7–114. A person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information to the Department under th…
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§7–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Controlled hazard…
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§7–202. This subtitle does not preempt any other authority conferred by statute on the Department of…
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§7–203. The purpose of this subtitle is to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, ab…
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§7–204. This subtitle does not take away the right of any person, as riparian owner or otherwise, in…
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§7–205. (a) This section does not apply to Hawkins Point Controlled Hazardous Substance Landfill unt…
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§7–206. (a) The Secretary shall have supervision and control of hazardous substances governed by thi…
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§7–207. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department may: (1) A…
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§7–208. (a) With the advice of the Council, the Department shall adopt rules and regulations to carr…
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§7–209. (a) (1) By July 1, 1985, any generator generating greater than 100 kilograms of controlled h…
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§7–211. (a) There is a Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council in the Department. (b) The Co…
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§7–212. (a) (1) The Council consists of 13 members. (2) Of the 13 members, 10 shall be appointed by …
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§7–213. From among the public members, the Council shall elect a chairperson.
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§7–214. A member of the Council: (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but (2…
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§7–215. The Council shall advise and assist the Department in: (1) Identifying any hazardous substan…
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§7–218. There is a State Hazardous Substance Control Fund.
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§7–219. All application and permit fees, renewal fees, transporting vehicle certification fees, and …
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§7–220. (a) The Department shall use the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund for activities by th…
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§7–221. (a) All expenditures from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund made by the Department …
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§7–222. (a) If any hazardous substance is released or there is a substantial threat of a release int…
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§7–223. (a) By July 1, 1984, the Department shall publish a master list of all sites at which the De…
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§7–224. (a) Except as otherwise permitted in Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not s…
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§7–225. (a) In this section, “high-level nuclear waste” means: (1) Spent nuclear reactor fuel; (2) L…
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§7–226. (a) This section does not apply to any controlled hazardous substance that is: (1) Used for …
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§7–227. (a) On behalf of this State, the Governor may negotiate an interstate compact for the storag…
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§7–228. (a) On behalf of this State and in accordance with the Real Property Article, the Department…
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§7–229. A person who is called on for assistance in an emergency has the immunity from civil liabili…
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§7–232. (a) A person shall hold a facility permit before the person may own, establish, operate, or …
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§7–233. The Department may not issue a low-level nuclear waste facility permit to a person unless: (…
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§7–234. (a) The Governor may issue an executive order that allows the Department to issue a low-leve…
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§7–235. To apply for a facility permit, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Departm…
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§7–236. (a) As a prerequisite to the issuance of a facility permit, the Department shall require an …
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§7–237. The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of: (1) The threat to the env…
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§7–238. (a) (1) Unless it is renewed for another term, a facility permit expires on the expiration d…
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§7–239. (a) Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Depar…
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§7–239.1. (a) In §§ 7–239.1 through 7–239.5 of this subtitle the following words have the meanings i…
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§7–239.2. (a) The State of Maryland finds that the chemical warfare materials specified under § 7–23…
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§7–239.3. (a) A chemical warfare material that is a solid waste is a controlled hazardous substance.…
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§7–239.4. (a) Subject to § 7–239.5 of this subtitle, this section does not apply to the incineration…
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§7–239.5. (a) (1) The Department may issue a research, development, and demonstration permit for the…
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§7–240. The Department may deny an application for a facility permit if the Department finds that: (…
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§7–241. A low-level nuclear waste facility permit is not transferable.
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§7–242. (a) As a requirement for keeping the facility permit, each facility permit holder shall: (1)…
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§7–243. If any radiation escapes from a low-level nuclear facility into the environment, the low-lev…
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§7–244. (a) If a report related to low-level nuclear waste is filed by an applicant for or a holder …
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§7–245. (a) The Department shall establish a schedule for the inspection of each controlled hazardou…
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§7–246. (a) The health officer for any county may inspect and investigate a controlled hazardous sub…
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§7–249. (a) A person may not transport any controlled hazardous substance from any source in this St…
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§7–250. The Department may not issue a hauler certificate to transport a low-level nuclear waste unl…
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§7–251. A hauler certificate authorizes its holder to transport a controlled hazardous substance whi…
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§7–252. (a) Each controlled hazardous substance hauler: (1) Shall maintain a bond or other security …
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§7–253. If a person who generates a controlled hazardous substance desires to have it transported to…
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§7–256. (a) At any reasonable time, a representative of the Department or a representative of the he…
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§7–256.1. (a) An authorized official or employee of the Department may apply to a judge of the Distr…
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§7–257. (a) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and after notice and hearing, the De…
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§7–258. (a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds …
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§7–259. (a) After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department ma…
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§7–260. (a) Any complaint, corrective order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department un…
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§7–261. (a) (1) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accorda…
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§7–262. (a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 7-259(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a …
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§7–263. (a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any…
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§7–264. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order, …
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§7–265. (a) A person who commits any of the following offenses is guilty of a felony and on convicti…
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§7–266. (a) In addition to being subject to an injunctive action under this subtitle, a person who v…
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§7–266.1. (a) In addition to being subject to penalties under §§ 7-266 and 7-267 of this subtitle an…
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§7–267. (a) (1) Except as provided in § 7-265 of this subtitle, a person who violates any provision …
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§7–268. The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State eve…
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§7–301. Article I. Definitions As used in the compact, unless the context clearly indicates otherwis…
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§7–302. Article II. The Commission a. 1. There is hereby created the Appalachian States Low-Level Ra…
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§7–303. Article III. Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations of Party States a. There shall be regi…
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§7–304. Article IV. Prohibited Acts and Penalties a. It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose …
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§7–305. Article V. Eligibility, Entry into Effect, Congressional Consent, Withdrawal a. Only the sta…
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§7–306. Article VI. Construction and Severability a. The provisions of this compact shall be broadly…
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§7–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§7–402. (a) (1) The purpose of this subtitle is to protect the public health and the environment by …
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§7–403. (a) There is a Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board. (b) (1) The Board consists of 8 memb…
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§7–404. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may adopt rules an…
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§7–405. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Board shall issue certificates of pu…
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§7–406. (a) Each application for a certificate submitted to the Board shall contain a report with in…
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§7–407. Regardless of whether a site and facility are approved by a subdivision or are certified und…
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§7–408. (a) A certificate automatically shall be null and void if: (1) Construction or other prepara…
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§7–409. (a) The Board shall be a unit of the Department for purposes of executive organization. (b) …
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§7–410. (a) (1) (i) 1. In consultation with the appropriate agencies of State and local government, …
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§7–411. (a) The Service may apply to the Board for a certificate for one or more sites. (b) The Boar…
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§7–412. (a) Any interested party, including a prospective user of a hazardous or low–level nuclear w…
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§7–413. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a subdivision may not be held l…
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§7–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Active enforc…
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§7–502. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Department may: (1) A…
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§7–503. (a) There is a Voluntary Cleanup Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Voluntary…
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§7–504. (a) (1) There is a Voluntary Cleanup Fund established as a nonlapsing, revolving special fun…
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§7–505. (a) (1) If the Department approves a person’s status as an inculpable person under this subt…
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§7–506. (a) (1) To participate in the Program, an applicant shall: (i) Submit an application, on a f…
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§7–506.1. (a) If a determination by the Department that it has no further requirements is conditione…
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§7–507. When an applicant submits an application under § 7–506 of this subtitle, the applicant also …
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§7–508. (a) After the Department approves an application in accordance with § 7–506 of this subtitle…
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§7–509. (a) Upon submission of a proposed response action plan, the participant: (1) Shall publish a…
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§7–510. (a) The Department shall approve a response action plan if the Department determines that th…
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§7–511. (a) Within 75 days after the Department has received a proposed response action plan, the De…
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§7–512. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a participant may withdra…
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§7–513. (a) (1) Upon completion of the requirements of the response action plan, the participant sha…
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§7–514. (a) A response action plan approval letter does not: (1) Subject to the provisions of § 7-50…
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§7–515. (a) The provisions of §§ 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to …
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§7–516. (a) This subtitle does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, the planning or zo…
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§7–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Extremely hazardo…
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§7–602. (a) The Department shall serve as the information repository for the State Emergency Respons…
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§7–603. A responsible person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information under this sub…
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§7–604. (a) Notwithstanding § 7-219 of this title, there is a Community Right-to-Know Fund. (b) The …
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§7–605. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and procedures of §§ 7–266(a) and 7–268 of …
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§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Rad…
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§8–102. (a) The General Assembly finds that radiation: (1) If used properly, can help to improve the…
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§8–103. This title does not limit: (1) Lawful exposure of patients to radiation for diagnosis or the…
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§8–104. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted und…
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§8–105. (a) Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may issue an order:…
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§8–106. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulati…
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§8–107. (a) A county, municipality, or board of health may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, …
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§8–108. On behalf of this State, the Governor may make agreements with the federal government for th…
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§8–201. There is a Radiation Control Advisory Board in the Department.
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§8–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 12 members appointed by the Secretary. (2) In making appointme…
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§8–203. From among the Board members, the Secretary shall appoint a chairman of the Board.
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§8–204. (a) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) A member of the Boar…
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§8–205. The Board shall: (1) Review periodically the programs and policies of the Department that re…
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§8–301. (a) (1) Subject to Subtitle 4 of this title, the Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations…
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§8–302. Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may order the impoundme…
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§8–303. If the Secretary finds, on examination of a source of radiation, that the source of radiatio…
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§8–304. (a) In this section, “radiation machine” means any device that is capable of producing radia…
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§8–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Listed facilit…
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§8–306. (a) There is a State Radiation Control Fund. (b) All general license fees, specific license …
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§8–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “High-level nuclea…
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§8–402. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may not issue or re…
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§8–403. (a) The Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation certifying that a demonstrated technology o…
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§8–404. The following State agencies shall assist the Secretary in evaluating any technology or mean…
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§8–406. (a) The Governor may issue an executive order that suspends the requirements of § 8-402(a) o…
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§8–501. (a) In accordance with § 10-226 of the State Government Article and after notice and hearing…
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§8–502. (a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds …
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§8–503. (a) After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department ma…
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§8–504. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided, any notice, order, or other instrument issued by or un…
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§8–505. (a) (1) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accorda…
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§8–506. (a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a …
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§8–507. (a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any…
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§8–508. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order o…
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§8–509. (a) (1) A person who fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with any provision of this title,…
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§8–510. (a) In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity and after an opportunity…
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§8–511. The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State eve…
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§8–512. The pursuit of a remedy under this title may not preclude the Department or the Attorney Gen…
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§8–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Radiation Act”.
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§8–701. (a) It is the policy of the State to protect the public against adverse health effects resul…
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§8–702. (a) (1) There is a Radiation Emergency Response Program. (2) The Department shall administer…
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§8–703. (a) The owner of a nuclear power plant shall, for each nuclear power plant owned, remit the …
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§8–704. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Radiation Emergency Response Fund. (b) There is a Radi…
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§9–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “First sale” means…
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§9–202. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that homeowners have access to programs to assi…
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§9–204.2. (a) In addition to the requirements of § 9–204 of this subtitle and Title 1, Subtitle 6 of…
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§9–205. (a) In this section, “authority” means a water, sewerage, or sanitary district authority. (b…
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§9–206. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community sewe…
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§9–207. (a) In this section, “basic main facility”: (1) Includes: (i) A sewage treatment plant; (ii)…
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§9–208. (a) On request, the Secretary shall consult with and advise the owner, operator, prospective…
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§9–209. (a) The applicant shall give notice of the application, the informational meeting, and heari…
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§9–210. (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may not issue…
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§9–211. (a) (1) Except for a sanitary landfill that is subject to § 9–211.1 of this subtitle, and as…
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§9–211.1. (a) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations governing financial assurance for sanitary …
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§9–212. (a) (1) As a condition precedent to the issuance by the Secretary of a permit for a landfill…
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§9–212.1. The Department may deny an application for a permit for a sanitary landfill system to any …
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§9–213. (a) A permit for a landfill system expires on the 5th anniversary of its date of issue, unle…
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§9–214. The Department may refuse to renew a permit for a landfill system if: (1) The permit holder …
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§9–215. (a) When landfill operations end, the holder of a permit issued under this subtitle for a la…
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§9–216. (a) In the coastal plain physiographic province of this State, a person may use any of the c…
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§9–217. Notwithstanding any provision of this title or any regulation of the Department that prohibi…
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§9–218. (a) There is a Sanitary Facilities Fund. (b) The Department may use the Sanitary Facilities …
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§9–219. (a) This section does not apply if the State would lose or be denied any federal assistance …
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§9–220. (a) The Secretary shall order the owner or person in charge of a water supply system, sewera…
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§9–221. (a) If, after investigation, the Department determines that any water supply system, sewerag…
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§9–222. (a) The Secretary may issue an order under subsection (b) of this section, if, after investi…
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§9–223. (a) If a water supply system that serves the public or a sewerage system that serves the pub…
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§9–223.1. Any new or replacement piping that is buried or installed for the purpose of connecting a …
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§9–224. (a) On request of the Secretary, the owner or operator of an industrial establishment shall …
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§9–225. Unless a person applied for the permit before October 1, 1981, the Secretary may not issue a…
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§9–226. If a landfill system for hazardous wastes does not qualify for a certificate of public neces…
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§9–227. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Infectious…
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§9–228. (a) In this section, “approved facility” means a facility located in or outside of the State…
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§9–228.1. (a) A requirement in this subtitle that a document be under oath means that the document s…
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§9–229. (a) Unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly…
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§9–230. (a) (1) The Department of the Environment shall adopt regulations to carry out this Part III…
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§9–231. (a) A person shall have a sewage sludge utilization permit before the person utilizes sewage…
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§9–232. (a) An applicant for a sewage sludge utilization permit shall: (1) Submit an application to …
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§9–233. The Department may not issue a permit to install, materially alter, or materially extend a s…
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§9–234. (a) When the Department receives an application for a permit to utilize sewage sludge at a s…
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§9–234.1. (a) This section does not apply to the storage or distribution of sewage sludge at a sewag…
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§9–235. The Department shall send to the local health official and the local soil conservation distr…
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§9–236. The Department shall issue a sewage sludge utilization permit to an applicant who meets the …
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§9–237. (a) A sewage sludge utilization permit authorizes the permit holder to utilize sewage sludge…
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§9–238. (a) A sewage sludge utilization permit expires on the date the Department sets at the time o…
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§9–239. A sewage sludge utilization permit in effect on July 1, 1984 remains in effect until the exp…
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§9–240. To keep a sewage sludge utilization permit, a person shall: (1) Maintain a performance bond …
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§9–241. To allow the public to identify every permit that the Department issues for a particular tra…
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§9–242. The Department shall require each holder of a sewage sludge utilization permit to: (1) Keep …
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§9–243. (a) To enforce this Part III of this subtitle and to ensure compliance with each sewage slud…
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§9–244. The Department shall credit all sewage sludge generator’s fees, permit application fees, fun…
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§9–245. The Department shall deny an application for a sewage sludge utilization permit if the Depar…
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§9–246. (a) The Department may suspend, revoke, or modify a sewage sludge utilization permit in acco…
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§9–247. (a) Any person who owns land that adjoins land for which an application to apply sewage slud…
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§9–248. In addition to any other remedy authorized under this subtitle, the Department may bring an …
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§9–249. A person may not utilize sewage sludge in this State except in accordance with this Part III…
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§9–252. (a) (1) To prevent or correct pollution of the waters of this State, the Secretary may: (i) …
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§9–253. (a) For purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Secretary is the State wate…
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§9–254. Within the limits in the State budget, the Secretary may employ and set the compensation of …
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§9–255. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources shall each make an…
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§9–256. (a) If the Secretary serves an order on the State or any county, municipal corporation, or p…
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§9–257. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section: (1) If the Secretary finds that th…
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§9–260. If any lot or parcel of land in Garrett County is used as a site for a trailer park, motel, …
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§9–261. (a) The following sanitary districts and persons shall keep any record that the Secretary re…
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§9–262. (a) This section does not apply to the expiration, revocation, or modification of a sewage s…
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§9–263. Any county, municipality, legally constituted water, sewerage or sanitary district, institut…
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§9–267. The provisions of §§ 7-256 through 7-268 of this article shall be used and shall apply to en…
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§9–268. Except for violations of Part III of this subtitle and violations enforced under §§ 9–229(b)…
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§9–268.1. (a) In addition to other penalties authorized under this subtitle: (1) A person who violat…
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§9–269. (a) (1) A person who violates any provision of Part III of this subtitle or any rule, regula…
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§9–270. (a) If, by violating any applicable statute, regulation, or permit condition, a sewage treat…
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§9–273. There is a State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund.
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§9–274. (a) The State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund shall consist of moneys made available un…
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§9–275. (a) For fiscal year 2010 and each fiscal year thereafter, up to 50% of the revenues received…
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§9–276. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, all expenditures from the State Us…
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§9–277. (a) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Secretary shall adopt regulations th…
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§9–278. (a) To the extent not inconsistent with this subtitle, a grant, or loan, or loan guarantee a…
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§9–281. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Coal combustion b…
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§9–282. (a) There is a State Coal Combustion By–Products Management Fund. (b) The Fund shall consist…
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§9–283. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, by regulation, the Department shal…
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§9–284. The Department shall use money in the Fund solely to administer and implement programs to co…
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§9–285. Beginning November 1, 2010, the Department shall report each year to the General Assembly, i…
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§9–286. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this part.
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§9–289. (a) (1) In this part, “coal combustion by–product” means the residue generated by or resulti…
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§9–290. The Department may not issue a permit under this title to install a new refuse disposal syst…
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§9–291. (a) In this section, “Coordinating Committee” means the Statewide Coal Combustion By–Product…
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§9–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …
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§9–302. (a) The purpose of this subtitle is to establish effective programs and to provide additiona…
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§9–303. This subtitle does not take away the right of any person, as a riparian owner or otherwise, …
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§9–303.1. (a) The Department shall encourage the use of reclaimed water as an alternative to dischar…
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§9–303.3. (a) On or after July 1, 2028, the Department may renew a potable reuse permit if: (1) The …
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§9–303.4. (a) There is a Reservoir Augmentation Program in the Department. (b) Except as provided in…
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§9–303.5. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2036 PER CHAPTERS 474 AND 475 OF 2025 // (a) (1…
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§9–305. There is a Water Science Advisory Board.
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§9–306. (a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor. (2) Of the Board members:…
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§9–307. From among the Board members, the Governor shall appoint a chairman and a vice chairman.
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§9–308. (a) The Governor shall appoint a Board secretary. (b) The Board secretary may, but need not,…
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§9–309. (a) The Board shall meet at the times and places that the Governor or the chairman determine…
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§9–310. The purpose of the Board is to provide State water pollution control programs with the advic…
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§9–313. (a) The Department may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subti…
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§9–314. (a) The Department may adopt rules and regulations that set, for the waters of this State, w…
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§9–315. Except as provided in § 4-405 of this article, the Department may adopt procedural rules and…
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§9–316. (a) The Department may not adopt any rule or regulation under this subtitle unless the requi…
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§9–317. The Department shall publish annually on its Web site the total amount of: (1) Sewage overfl…
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§9–318. (a) The Department may cooperate with any appropriate agency to train personnel needed in th…
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§9–319. (a) In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Departmen…
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§9–320. (a) There is a Maryland Clean Water Fund. (b) Except as provided in § 9–303.4 of this subtit…
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§9–321. The Secretary of the Environment and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly shall: (1) D…
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§9–321.1. (a) The definitions in § 5-901 of the Agriculture Article apply in this section. (b) The D…
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§9–321.2. (a) In this section, “closed swimming lake” means a body of water that: (1) Is no more tha…
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§9–322. Except as provided in this subtitle and Title 4, Subtitle 4 of this article and the rules an…
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§9–323. (a) (1) A person shall hold a discharge permit issued by the Department before the person ma…
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§9–323.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and for a construction site with …
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§9–324. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Department may issue a discharge permit i…
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§9–325. (a) (1) The Department may adopt rules and regulations that relate to application for, issua…
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§9–326. (a) (1) The Department may make the issuance of a discharge permit contingent on any conditi…
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§9–327. The Department may refuse to issue a discharge permit if: (1) The applicant fails or refuses…
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§9–328. (a) (1) Unless it is renewed for another term, a discharge permit expires on the expiration …
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§9–328.1. (a) (1) In this section, “administratively continued permit” means a discharge permit that…
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§9–329. (a) Except as otherwise prohibited in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may iss…
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§9–329.1. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) A publicly or privately owned sewage treatment pla…
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§9–329.2. (a) Except as provided in this section and notwithstanding any other provision of this art…
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§9–330. The Department may revoke any discharge permit if the Department finds that: (1) False or in…
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§9–331. By rule, regulation, order, permit, or otherwise, the Department may require the owner or op…
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§9–331.1. (a) (1) The owner or operator of any sanitary sewer system, combined sewer system, or wast…
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§9–332. (a) A person may not introduce any pollutant, either directly or indirectly, into a publicly…
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§9–333. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Pump-out facil…
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§9–334. (a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds …
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§9–335. (a) After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department ma…
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§9–336. (a) Any complaint, order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this su…
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§9–337. (a) The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance …
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§9–338. (a) (1) Unless the person served with an order under § 9-335(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a …
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§9–339. (a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any…
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§9–340. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order o…
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§9–341. (a) If any condition of a permit for discharges from a publicly owned treatment works is vio…
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§9–342. (a) In addition to being subject to an injunctive action under this subtitle, a person who v…
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§9–342.1. (a) (1) In this section, “sewage treatment plant” means any publicly or privately owned fa…
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§9–342.2. (a) A person who discharges a pollutant into the waters of the State in violation of § 9–3…
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§9–343. (a) (1) A person who violates any provision of or fails to perform any duty imposed by this …
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§9–344. (a) The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State…
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§9–345. (a) There is a Water Pollution Control Fund consisting of money made available under water q…
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§9–346. (a) To the extent not inconsistent with this subtitle, a grant, loan, or loan guarantee agre…
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§9–347. (a) Grants or loans may be awarded under this section to any State or local governmental ent…
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§9–348. (a) Grants or loans may be awarded under this section to any State or local governmental ent…
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§9–349. (a) (1) Loans or loan guarantees may be awarded to industrial users for projects that provid…
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§9–350. (a) (1) Grants may be awarded to counties and municipalities for projects to reduce pollutio…
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§9–353. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Industrial user” …
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§9–354. (a) This section applies to a significant industrial user that: (1) Has a pretreatment permi…
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§9–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administrator” me…
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§9–402. The purpose of this subtitle is to ensure that this State has the primary enforcement respon…
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§9–403. (a) This subtitle does not affect any other express powers conferred by statute on the Depar…
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§9–404. To carry out the provisions of this subtitle and in addition to the powers set forth elsewhe…
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§9–405. (a) In this section, “dangerous contaminant” means a contaminant that, if present in a publi…
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§9–406. (a) The Secretary shall adopt an adequate plan for providing safe drinking water under emerg…
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§9–407. (a) The Secretary shall: (1) Adopt and enforce State primary drinking water regulations; and…
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§9–408. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, and subject to § 9-409 of this sub…
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§9–409. The Secretary may authorize variances or exemptions from the rules and regulations issued in…
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§9–410. (a) Each supplier of water shall give notice to the Department and the persons served by the…
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§9–411. In addition to any other remedy authorized under this subtitle, the Secretary may bring an a…
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§9–412. (a) A supplier of water may not: (1) Fail to comply with § 9-410 of this subtitle; (2) Disse…
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§9–412.1. (a) A person may not tamper, attempt to tamper, or make a threat to tamper with a public w…
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§9–413. (a) A person who willfully violates § 9–412(a)(4) or (5) of this subtitle is subject to a ci…
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§9–414. (a) The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to …
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§9–415. (a) The Department shall give notice and hold hearings under this subtitle in accordance wit…
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§9–416. (a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any…
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§9–417. Each new community and nontransient noncommunity water supply system that commences operatio…
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§9–420. (a) For the purposes of this Part II, a “water supply facility” includes a source, treatment…
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§9–421. (a) Grants and loans may be awarded to any State or local governmental entity responsible by…
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§9–422. (a) (1) Before any loan is made, the applicant shall execute an agreement specifying the pur…
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§9–423. (a) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Secretary shall adopt regulations th…
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§9–424. (a) A loan guarantee of the principal of or interest on any commercial loan or obligation to…
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§9–425. The eligible cost of a project for State financial assistance under this subtitle may includ…
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§9–426. To receive financial assistance from the Fund, the project must be included in the county wa…
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§9–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community sewerag…
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§9–502. (a) Unless the operation of a water supply system would interfere with a cleanup or remediat…
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§9–503. (a) Each county shall have a county plan or a plan with adjoining counties that: (1) Is appr…
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§9–504. (a) To the extent that the incorporation will promote the public health, safety, and welfare…
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§9–505. (a) In addition to the other requirements of this subtitle, each county plan shall: (1) Prov…
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§9–506. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before a county governing bo…
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§9–507. (a) When a county governing body submits its proposed county plan or a proposed revision or …
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§9–508. (a) If the Department disapproves, in whole or in part, a proposed county plan or a proposed…
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§9–509. As provided in § 9-218 of this title, a county may finance in part the cost of preparing its…
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§9–510. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Department may: (1) …
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§9–511. Unless they conform to the county plan or revision or amendment of the county plan, the foll…
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§9–511.1. (a) A county may remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility from the county plan if…
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§9–512. (a) In this section, “building permit” means any permit that allows any building constructio…
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§9–513. In Baltimore County or Carroll County, the county approving authority may grant an exception…
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§9–514. (a) (1) If the Harford County governing body does not approve and incorporate in its county …
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§9–515. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. (b) The count…
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§9–516. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. (b) The Washi…
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§9–517. In Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, the comprehensive plan for water supply syst…
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§9–518. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commission” me…
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§9–521. (a) A State or local authority that violates any provisions of § 9-512(b) or (d) of this sub…
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§9–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bond” means any b…
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§9–602. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Carroll County; (3) Harford Co…
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§9–603. Each sanitary commission may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this…
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§9–604. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this subtitle shall be interpreted liberal…
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§9–605. (a) (1) This subtitle does not impair the validity of actions taken by a district before Jun…
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§9–606. (a) At any reasonable time, a representative of a sanitary commission may enter any public o…
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§9–607. (a) Each district is a public corporate body that exercises public and essential government …
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§9–608. (a) Each district, its income, its property, and its incorporation are exempt from any State…
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§9–611. By ordinance or resolution, the governing body of a county or the governing bodies of 2 or m…
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§9–612. (a) The ordinance or resolution that creates a district shall include articles of incorporat…
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§9–613. The appropriate officials of each member county shall sign the articles of incorporation and…
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§9–614. (a) In this section, “amendment” means an amendment to the articles of incorporation of a di…
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§9–615. (a) A county that is not a member county may join a district in accordance with this section…
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§9–616. (a) If the district has not incurred any obligation, a member county may withdraw from a mul…
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§9–617. (a) In this section, “corporate document” means: (1) Articles of incorporation; (2) Articles…
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§9–618. (a) Promptly after it is created and its officers are elected, each district shall notify th…
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§9–621. Except as provided in § 9-629 of this subtitle, the sanitary commission is the body that gov…
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§9–622. (a) (1) The sanitary commission of each single county district consists of the following num…
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§9–623. (a) (1) The sanitary commission of a district with 2 member counties consists of at least: (…
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§9–624. (a) From among its sanitary commissioners, each sanitary commission shall elect a chairman w…
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§9–625. (a) Unless the bylaws of the district require a larger number, a majority of the full author…
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§9–626. (a) The secretary–treasurer of the sanitary commission shall: (1) Collect all charges and as…
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§9–627. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, a sanitary commission ma…
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§9–628. (a) In addition to the other powers to make advances set forth in this subtitle, the governi…
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§9–629. (a) The County Commissioners of Allegany County may exercise jurisdiction over the county sa…
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§9–632. (a) For the purposes of carrying out this subtitle, each district has, in addition to the po…
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§9–633. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a district may acquire rights in land or wate…
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§9–634. A district may combine the operations or finances of any combination of projects.
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§9–635. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Contractin…
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§9–636. On the terms that the sanitary commission approves, a district may contract with any person,…
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§9–637. (a) In this section, “public way” means any public street, public road, public alley, or pub…
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§9–638. In accordance with this subtitle and the terms of the grant or gift, a district may accept a…
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§9–639. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the powers of a district continue as to an…
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§9–640. (a) In this section, “governmental agency” means: (1) The federal government; (2) This State…
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§9–641. (a) If the governing body of each member county that has territory in the service area of th…
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§9–642. (a) Each district shall: (1) Keep complete and accurate records of its receipts, expenses, a…
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§9–643. A district may not construct, improve, operate, or extend any project that would duplicate o…
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§9–644. (a) A county that has created a district may not create a new district that would serve terr…
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§9–647. (a) As provided in this part, the sanitary commission and the governing bodies of the member…
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§9–648. (a) Each sanitary commission may adopt a resolution that proposes to create a service area o…
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§9–649. (a) This section does not authorize the creation of a service area that includes territory i…
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§9–650. (a) In addition to the power to make any other advances under this subtitle, the governing b…
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§9–651. (a) If consolidating administrative matters of service areas will not impair any bond obliga…
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§9–652. (a) After a service area has been created under § 9-648 or § 9-649 of this subtitle, the san…
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§9–655. (a) After the hearing processes required in § 9-648 or § 9-649 of this subtitle are complete…
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§9–656. (a) (1) To pay the principal and interest on bonds issued under this subtitle, a sanitary co…
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§9–657. (a) The sanitary commission shall classify each parcel of property on which it may make a be…
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§9–658. (a) When the sanitary commission has determined a benefit assessment, and except as otherwis…
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§9–659. (a) (1) The sanitary commission shall connect the water system or sewerage system to any par…
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§9–660. (a) In this section, “district account” means the account maintained by a sanitary commissio…
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§9–661. (a) (1) During construction of a water line or a sewer line, the sanitary commission, at its…
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§9–662. (a) For each project that it operates, a district may charge the owners of parcels serviced …
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§9–663. (a) A sanitary commission: (1) Shall control the use of water in its district; and (2) Has j…
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§9–664. (a) An independent system may be constructed in accordance with this section: (1) By a membe…
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§9–665. (a) (1) In accordance with this section, a district may buy an existing municipal system or …
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§9–666. (a) On the request of property owners whose property is not in any service area but is in an…
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§9–666.1. (a) The provisions of this section are applicable in Dorchester County. (b) On the request…
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§9–667. If the sanitary commission determines that any part of an independent system is unfit for in…
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§9–668. (a) For the construction, maintenance, or operation of any part of a project, the district m…
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§9–669. (a) A person who owns any structure or obstruction that is on, over, or under a way shall pr…
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§9–670. (a) A sanitary commission may disconnect service to a property on a finding or notification …
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§9–672. (a) In Part VII of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Share…
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§9–673. Part VII of this subtitle applies only to Dorchester County.
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§9–674. (a) The Dorchester County Sanitary District, Inc., may: (1) Construct, buy, own, hold, lease…
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§9–675. (a) The owners of property in territory that may be served by a shared facility may file a w…
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§9–676. (a) Within 90 days from the date the complete petition is filed, the Sanitary Commission sha…
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§9–677. (a) The Sanitary Commission shall propose and, with the approval of the Dorchester County Co…
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§9–678. (a) The Dorchester County Commissioners may advance funds to the Dorchester County Sanitary …
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§9–679. (a) In accordance with the rules and regulations that the Dorchester County Commissioners ap…
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§9–682. (a) Subject to the limitations and requirements of this subtitle, the sanitary commission an…
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§9–683. A district may not issue for a service area any bonds that, when added to the outstanding an…
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§9–684. (a) Before a district issues any bonds, the sanitary commission shall: (1) Adopt a resolutio…
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§9–685. (a) Before a district issues any bonds: (1) The sanitary commission shall make the determina…
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§9–686. Bonds issued under this subtitle shall: (1) Be dated; (2) Bear interest at the rate or rates…
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§9–687. (a) An officer of the district shall sign the bonds for the district. (b) Within 10 days aft…
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§9–688. (a) In the manner that the sanitary commission determines to be in the best interest of the …
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§9–689. Bonds issued under this subtitle are: (1) Fully negotiable within the meaning of and for all…
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§9–690. (a) Before the definitive bonds are available for delivery to bond holders, the district may…
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§9–691. A sanitary commission may provide for the replacement of bonds that are mutilated, destroyed…
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§9–692. (a) A district may use the proceeds from bonds issued under this subtitle only: (1) To pay c…
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§9–693. In accordance with the provisions of this subtitle that generally govern the issuance of bon…
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§9–694. (a) To retire bonds issued under this subtitle, each year, the sanitary commission, as to ea…
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§9–695. From the proceeds of the sale of bonds under this subtitle, the district may pay, on those b…
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§9–696. If bonds issued under this subtitle are guaranteed by more than 1 member county, the liabili…
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§9–697. (a) Each person who has a duty to act in the payment of principal and interest on bonds issu…
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§9–698. (a) Before a person may dig in or do any other construction on any way in a service area, th…
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§9–699. (a) A person may not: (1) Interfere with an inspection made under authority of § 9-606 of th…
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§9–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Municipal authori…
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§9–704. (a) Except for Subtitles 2, 5, and 9 of this title, any act or part of an act that is incons…
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§9–705. A municipal authority may: (1) Construct a system in a municipality; (2) Extend or alter an …
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§9–706. (a) Whenever a municipal authority acquires any property by condemnation under this subtitle…
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§9–707. (a) In addition to the requirements of § 9-706 of this subtitle, whenever a municipal author…
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§9–708. (a) A municipal authority shall: (1) Construct and provide at its own expense for any water …
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§9–709. (a) If any structure in, over, or under a public street, road, or alley in any county or mun…
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§9–710. (a) A person shall hold a permit issued by the municipal authority before the person may lay…
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§9–711. (a) A municipal authority may issue bonds when and in the amounts needed to provide funds fo…
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§9–712. (a) While any bonds issued under Part II of this subtitle are outstanding, the municipal aut…
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§9–713. (a) To pay all or any part of the principal or interest on or to retire any outstanding bond…
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§9–714. (a) A municipal authority may set, collect, and, if necessary, modify service rates to provi…
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§9–715. (a) To carry out any official duty under Part II of this subtitle, a representative of a mun…
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§9–716. A municipal authority may adopt rules and regulations: (1) To provide for the maintenance an…
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§9–717. A person who violates any provision of or fails to perform any duty imposed by Part II of th…
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§9–720. In Part III of this subtitle, “political subdivision”: (1) Means any public body of this Sta…
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§9–721. (a) The powers granted to political subdivisions by Part III of this subtitle are supplement…
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§9–722. (a) To provide funds for the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness that is incur…
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§9–723. (a) Subject to any charter provisions of a chartered county or municipal corporation, any po…
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§9–724. (a) The rates for water service shall: (1) Be based on estimates of the amount of water used…
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§9–725. The charge for the upkeep on sewers shall be: (1) Collected annually; and (2) A first lien o…
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§9–726. (a) The political subdivision shall: (1) Select a reasonable basis for imposing the sewer se…
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§9–726.1. (a) If a bill for sewerage service is unpaid for 45 days after being sent, a political sub…
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§9–727. Before setting or modifying a rate, charge, or assessment under this section, for any water …
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§9–728. (a) A political subdivision may disconnect service to a property on a finding or notificatio…
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§9–801. (a) In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Development” mea…
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§9–802. (a) The powers granted by this subtitle are: (1) Supplemental to the powers granted by any g…
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§9–803. It is the policy of this State that each municipality that engages in the development of any…
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§9–804. (a) In addition to the powers granted to the municipality by any general, special, or local …
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§9–805. (a) By resolution, the governing body of any municipality may authorize the issuance of bond…
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§9–806. (a) The authorizing resolution may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they …
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§9–807. (a) The provisions of this subtitle and any resolution that authorizes the issuance of bonds…
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§9–808. (a) (1) Except for bonds issued under this subtitle and sold to the United States or to any …
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§9–809. (a) (1) Any bond issued under this subtitle that bears the signatures of the officers in off…
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§9–810. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the general credit and taxing powe…
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§9–811. (a) To assure that each sewerage facility always remains self-supporting, the governing body…
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§9–812. (a) Any municipality that issues bonds under this subtitle for the development of any sewera…
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§9–813. (a) Any municipality may issue refunding bonds to refund, pay, or discharge the principal an…
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§9–814. This subtitle may be cited as “The Sewerage Facilities Bond Act”.
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§9–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authority” means:…
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§9–902. (a) To accomplish the purposes of this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle: (1) Are fu…
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§9–903. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) Montgomery County; or (2) Prince George’s County.
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§9–905. An authority: (1) Is an instrumentality that exercises public and essential government funct…
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§9–906. By law, the governing bodies of 1 or more political subdivisions may create an authority as …
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§9–907. (a) Each incorporating political subdivision shall include in the law that creates an author…
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§9–908. (a) (1) In this section, “articles of amendment” means a document that proposes or adopts an…
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§9–909. (a) When an authority is organized and elects its initial officers, the secretary of the aut…
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§9–910. (a) (1) Except as provided in this section, if an authority has 2 or more members, any of th…
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§9–911. (a) An authority may terminate its existence after the authority: (1) Pays or provides for p…
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§9–914. (a) This section applies to any authority that is incorporated or continued by only 1 politi…
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§9–915. (a) This section applies to an authority that has two or more member political subdivisions.…
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§9–916. (a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of an authori…
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§9–917. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, an authority may: (1) Do any…
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§9–918. (a) An authority may not use any of its powers under this subtitle to construct, improve, ma…
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§9–919. For the purposes of operation and financing, an authority may combine any water system and s…
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§9–920. (a) The board of directors of an authority may: (1) Acquire, lease as a lessee, hold, and us…
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§9–921. Subject to reasonable local police regulation that is established by the governing body of a…
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§9–922. (a) When the owner of any property connects the property with a project operated by an autho…
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§9–923. An authority may accept: (1) From a federal agency, any grant to aid in the construction, ac…
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§9–924. If a political subdivision that is not a member of an authority annexes real property that i…
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§9–925. (a) Each authority shall: (1) Keep a complete record of its receipts and expenditures; (2) E…
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§9–928. An authority may issue its bonds to pay any part of the cost of a project of the authority.
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§9–929. (a) The issuance of a bond under this subtitle is not subject to conditions or limitations i…
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§9–930. (a) A bond issued under this subtitle: (1) Is not a pledge of the faith and credit of this S…
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§9–931. A bond issued under this subtitle is a security: (1) In which any person who conducts a bank…
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§9–932. By resolution of its board of directors, an authority may: (1) Issue bonds of the authority;…
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§9–933. (a) An authority may issue bonds under this subtitle without: (1) Obtaining the approval or …
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§9–934. (a) This section applies only in Allegany County, Dorchester County, and the town of Middlet…
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§9–935. (a) (1) Before the preparation of definitive bonds, an authority may issue interim receipts …
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§9–936. (a) If an authority considers it necessary, the authority may include any limitation or rest…
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§9–937. By resolution of its board of directors, an authority may provide for the issuance of: (1) R…
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§9–938. (a) To secure any bond issued under this subtitle, an authority may enter into a trust agree…
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§9–939. (a) A resolution or trust agreement that provides for the issuance of or secures bonds under…
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§9–940. Subject to any restriction in the resolution or trust agreement that provides for the issuan…
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§9–941. (a) An authority shall pay the principal of and interest on its bonds only from the funds fr…
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§9–942. (a) An authority shall: (1) Use the proceeds of any bond that it issues only to pay for the …
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§9–945. (a) An authority may enter into any contract that the authority determines is necessary or i…
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§9–946. (a) An authority may set, charge, and collect rates, fees, and charges in connection with ea…
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§9–947. If the sewage or other waste that a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial plant or other …
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§9–948. (a) An authority may use data that a political subdivision furnishes under this section to c…
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§9–949. (a) An authority has a lien on real estate: (1) For: (i) The amount of any fee, rent, or cha…
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§9–950. (a) In this section, “abutting lot” means a parcel of land: (1) That abuts on a street or ot…
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§9–951. (a) A political subdivision that owns or operates a water system may contract with an author…
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§9–952. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the governing body of a political subdivision may tra…
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§9–953. After an authority pays or provides for the payment of the principal of and interest on each…
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§9–956. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, a political subdivision may:…
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§9–957. (a) An authority is not required to pay any tax or assessment on: (1) Any project; or (2) Th…
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§9–958. (a) Any money that an authority receives under this subtitle as proceeds from the sale of bo…
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§9–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certification” m…
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§9–1002. The provisions of this subtitle that require the payment of a fee for certification or rene…
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§9–1003. (a) The Department shall: (1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of th…
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§9–1006. A water quality laboratory shall be certified by the Department before the water quality la…
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§9–1007. To qualify for certification, a water quality laboratory shall: (1) Meet the standards and …
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§9–1008. Any person who wishes to operate a water quality laboratory shall: (1) Submit to the Depart…
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§9–1009. Before certifying any water quality laboratory, the Secretary shall have the water quality …
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§9–1010. The Department shall certify any water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of th…
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§9–1011. While it is effective, certification under this subtitle authorizes the certified water qua…
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§9–1012. (a) A certification expires on the first anniversary of its effective date unless the certi…
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§9–1013. If the water quality laboratory meets the renewal requirements of this subtitle, the Secret…
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§9–1014. (a) A water quality laboratory certification is not transferable. (b) Each certified water …
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§9–1015. (a) If a water quality laboratory located outside of this State examines any of the public …
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§9–1016. Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9-1017 of this subtitle, the Secretary may reprimand…
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§9–1017. (a) Before the Secretary takes any action under § 9-1016 of this subtitle, the Secretary sh…
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§9–1018. (a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case under thi…
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§9–1021. A person may not operate or attempt to operate a water quality laboratory in this State unl…
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§9–1022. Unless the water quality laboratory the person operates is certified under this subtitle, a…
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§9–1023. A person may not: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain, or provide or aid in selling or fraudule…
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§9–1026. A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conv…
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§9–1027. This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Water Quality Laboratory Certification Act”.
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§9–1101. (a) In Garrett County, before constructing on private property a building that will need a …
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§9–1102. (a) This section applies to charges for sewer service or solid waste disposal service provi…
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§9–1103. (a) In this section, “public agency” means: (1) Any State, county, or municipal authority; …
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§9–1104. (a) The Department may establish a privatization program for performing soil percolation te…
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§9–1104.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 424 AND 425 OF 2025 // (a) In thi…
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§9–1105. (a) This section applies only in Carroll County. (b) There is an On–Site and Small Communit…
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§9–1106. The governing body of Howard County may enact local laws governing the installation and use…
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§9–1107. The Howard County governing body may require the recipient of a permit to install a multius…
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§9–1108. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nitrogen remo…
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§9–1108.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nitrogen re…
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§9–1108.2. (a) In this section, “watershed implementation plan” has the meaning stated in § 8–2A–01 …
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§9–1109. (a) In this section, “individual sewerage system” means a privately owned system of sewers,…
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§9–1110. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community sew…
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§9–1111. (a) In this section, “rural zone” means an area of Montgomery County designated as a Rural …
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§9–1112. (a) In this section: (1) “Graywater” means used, untreated water generated by the use of an…
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§9–1113. (a) In this section, “reusable diverted water” means water that: (1) Is generated by: (i) B…
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§9–1114. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Delegated aut…
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§9–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abandon” means t…
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§9–1302. A well is considered to be abandoned if: (1) It is in such a state of disrepair that its co…
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§9–1303. This subtitle does not limit the powers of any State unit that has jurisdiction of and supe…
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§9–1304. This subtitle denies any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this State…
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§9–1305. (a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction of wells. (b) The…
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§9–1305.1. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to require that whenever the Department tests …
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§9–1306. (a) Except as indicated in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not drill a well in…
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§9–1307. (a) In applying for a permit to drill a well, the well driller shall: (1) Give the Departme…
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§9–1308. On completion of the drilling of any well, the well driller shall file a final report with …
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§9–1309. (a) The owner of any well shall maintain it in accordance with the rules and regulations of…
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§9–1310. An owner of a pumping well or flowing well may not discharge or permit the discharge from t…
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§9–1311. (a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or of any rule or regulation adopt…
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§9–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Innovative a…
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§9–1402. There is an Innovative and Alternative Septic System Grant Program in the Department.
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§9–1403. (a) The purpose of the Program is to make State grants to political subdivisions of this St…
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§9–1404. (a) The Department may make grants to political subdivisions of this State under the Progra…
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§9–1405. (a) The Secretary: (1) Shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of thi…
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§9–1406. (a) To be eligible for State funds from a political subdivision under the Program, an appli…
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§9–1501. In this subtitle, “cleaning agent” means a laundry detergent, dishwashing compound, househo…
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§9–1502. This subtitle does not apply to a cleaning agent that is: (1) A detergent used in dairy, be…
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§9–1503. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use, sell, manuf…
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§9–1504. (a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this su…
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§9–1505. (a) (1) Any person who uses a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a m…
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§9–1601. (a) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in this subtitle the following words hav…
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§9–1602. There is a Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration in the Department.
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§9–1603. (a) The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Adm…
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§9–1604. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, but subject to such rul…
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§9–1605. (a) (1) (i) There is a Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund. (ii) The Water Quality F…
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§9–1605.1. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. The Drinking Water Loan F…
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§9–1605.2. IN EFFECT (a) (1) There is a Bay Restoration Fund. (2) It is the intent of the General As…
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§9–1605.3. (a) (1) There is a Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Nonpoint Source Fund. (2) The Che…
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§9–1605.4. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 694 AND 695 OF 2021 // (a) (1) In…
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§9–1606. (a) (1) A loan made by the Administration shall be evidenced by a loan agreement. (2) Loans…
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§9–1606.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Lender” mea…
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§9–1607. (a) The Administration may, subject to the prior approval of the Board and the Secretary, i…
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§9–1608. (a) If any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on any bonds s…
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§9–1609. (a) The Administration is authorized, subject to the prior approval of the Board and the Se…
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§9–1610. The Administration is further authorized and empowered, subject to the prior approval of th…
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§9–1611. (a) Bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Administration and a corpo…
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§9–1612. Any owner of bonds and the trustee, except to the extent the rights herein given may be res…
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§9–1613. Bonds are securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the State of Marylan…
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§9–1614. (a) The bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or a pledge of the faith…
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§9–1615. The bonds of the Administration, their transfer, the interest payable thereon, and any inco…
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§9–1616. The Administration shall not be required to give any bond as security for costs, supersedea…
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§9–1617. The Administration shall make provision for a system of financial accounting, controls, aud…
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§9–1617.1. (a) (1) The Administration shall make provisions for a system of financial accounting, co…
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§9–1617.2. On or before November 1 each year, beginning in 2024, the Administration shall report to …
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§9–1618. The Administration shall continue until terminated by law, except that no such law shall ta…
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§9–1619. The provisions of this subtitle are severable, and if any of its provisions are held uncons…
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§9–1620. This subtitle shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing…
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§9–1621. This subtitle, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be l…
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§9–1622. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration Ac…
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§9–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Anaerobic digest…
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§9–1702. (a) There is an Office of Recycling created within the Department. (b) The Secretary shall …
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§9–1702.1. (a) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section and to carry out the requirements o…
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§9–1702.2. (a) In this section, “advisory council” has the meaning stated in § 9–2501 of this title.…
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§9–1703. (a) Each county shall submit a recycling plan to the Secretary for approval when the county…
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§9–1704. (a) (1) If a county with a population greater than 150,000 determines it cannot achieve a r…
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§9–1705. (a) Beginning on July 1, 1990, and biannually thereafter, each county which has not achieve…
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§9–1706. (a) The Office of Recycling, in cooperation with the Department of General Services and oth…
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§9–1706.1. (a) There is a voluntary statewide waste diversion goal of 60% by the year 2020. (b) Ther…
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§9–1707. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Newsprint…
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§9–1708. (a) (1) A person may operate a natural wood waste recycling facility in this State only in …
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§9–1709. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Directory pub…
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§9–1710. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Container” me…
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§9–1711. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, this section applies only t…
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§9–1712. (a) (1) This section applies to any special event that: (i) Includes temporary or periodic …
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§9–1713. (a) (1) In this section, “recycling facility” means a facility that provides recycling serv…
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§9–1714. (a) (1) In this section, “office building” means a building that has 150,000 square feet or…
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§9–1721. Nothing in this part is intended to regulate or otherwise to interfere with the conduct of …
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§9–1722. The Department shall maintain information on its Web site to educate the public about compo…
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§9–1723. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner or operator of a refuse …
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§9–1724. (a) All yard waste collected separately from other solid waste may be transported to an org…
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§9–1724.1. (a) In this section, “person”: (1) Includes: (i) An individual facility owned or operated…
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§9–1725. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Active fo…
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§9–1726. The provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–342 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enf…
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§9–1727. (a) This section applies to a manufacturer that sells or offers for sale a new covered elec…
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§9–1728. (a) A covered electronic device manufacturer’s registration shall include: (1) The brand na…
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§9–1728.1. (a) In this section, “retailer” means any person that sells a covered electronic device t…
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§9–1728.2. (a) A manufacturer that has implemented a covered electronic device takeback program shal…
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§9–1729. The Department may adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subtitle…
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§9–1730. (a) The provisions and penalties of § 9–342 of this title shall be used and shall apply to …
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§9–1733. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2025, producers of architectural paint sold at retail in the S…
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§9–1734. (a) The provisions of § 9–342 of this title apply to enforce violations of this part. (b) T…
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§9–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Household” means…
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§9–1802. (a) By January 1, 1990, each county shall prepare and submit an assessment of the feasibili…
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§9–1803. The Secretary shall assist each county in the preparation of the assessments required under…
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§9–1901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Distributor” mea…
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§9–1902. (a) Except as provided in §§ 9–1903 and 9–1904 of this subtitle, on or after July 1, 1993, …
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§9–1903. The provisions of § 9–1902(a) through (c) of this subtitle do not apply to: (1) If it conta…
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§9–1904. (a) A manufacturer or distributor of a package or packaging component may submit to the Dep…
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§9–1905. (a) To enforce the provisions of this subtitle, the Department may: (1) Notify a manufactur…
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§9–1906. (a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted un…
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§9–1907. The Department may adopt regulations to administer the provisions of this subtitle.
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§9–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Biodegradable” m…
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§9–2002. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to over–the–counter drugs. (2) On or after December …
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§9–2003. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations identifying biodegradable guidelines that are ac…
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§9–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “ASTM D6400 stand…
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§9–2102. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on or after October 1, 2018, a pe…
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§9–2103. (a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle and subsection (b) of this section, on and afte…
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§9–2104. (a) Subject to § 9–2102(b) of this subtitle, on and after October 1, 2018, a person that di…
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§9–2105. (a) A person that violates this subtitle is subject to: (1) For a first violation, a civil …
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§9–2201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Expanded polysty…
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§9–2202. This subtitle does not affect the authority of a county, municipality, or other local gover…
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§9–2203. (a) On or after July 1, 2020, a person may not sell or offer for sale in the State an expan…
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§9–2204. (a) The Department shall conduct a public education and outreach campaign before and during…
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§9–2205. The Department may grant to a food service business or school a waiver from the application…
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§9–2206. (a) A unit of county government shall enforce § 9–2203 of this subtitle. (b) Subject to sub…
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§9–2207. The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
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§9–2301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Balloon” mean…
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§9–2401. In this subtitle, “high–PAH sealant product” means a sealant product containing more than 1…
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§9–2402. (a) (1) Except as provided in this section, this subtitle does not limit the power of a cou…
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§9–2403. On or after October 1, 2023, a person may not: (1) Supply, sell, or offer for sale a high–P…
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§9–2404. The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
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§9–2405. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the provisions of §§ 9–334 throug…
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§9–2501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory council…
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§9–2502. (a) On or before October 1, 2023, the Department shall approve a single producer responsibi…
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§9–2503. (a) There is a producer responsibility advisory council. (b) The purpose of the advisory co…
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§9–2504. (a) This subtitle does not affect the authority of the State or a local jurisdiction to reg…
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§9–2505. (a) (1) (i) Beginning July 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, the producer responsibility o…
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§9–2506. (a) In accordance with the requirements of a producer responsibility organization, as estab…
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§9–2507. (a) On or before January 1, 2029, and each January 1 thereafter, a service provider seeking…
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§9–2508. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the Department shall develop a statewide list of covered…
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§9–2509. (a) Beginning July 1, 2029, each producer or producer responsibility organization that has …
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§9–2510. Any person participating in a producer responsibility plan in compliance with this subtitle…
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§9–2511. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle. (b) Regulations adop…
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§9–2512. (a) Except as otherwise provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the provisi…
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§9–2601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Producer” means …
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§9–2602. A producer or seller of synthetic turf shall, before the sale of synthetic turf, disclose t…
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§9–2701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community sewera…
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§9–2702. The Department shall: (1) In coordination with the Department of Information Technology and…
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§9–2703. The Department of Information Technology shall: (1) Employ a person trained in the cybersec…
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§9–2704. All community water system and community sewerage system providers in the State shall: (1) …
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§9–2705. (a) This section applies to a community water system or community sewerage system in the St…
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§9–2706. On or before October 1, 2026, and every 2 years thereafter, the Office of Security Manageme…
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§9–2707. (a) Each community water system and community sewerage system shall report, in accordance w…
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§9–2708. On or before July 1, 2026, and every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall report to the…
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§9–2801. In this subtitle: (1) “Water bottle filling station” means a plumbing fixture connected to …
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§9–2802. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, beginning October 1, 2025, at lea…
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§9–2803. The Maryland Department of Labor shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of thi…
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§10–101. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 20, Subtitle 3 of the Health - General Article, the…
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§10–102. The Secretary shall investigate all nuisances that affect the public health and devise mean…
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§10–103. (a) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations to govern the character and location of: …
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§10–104. The Secretary may enter on and inspect any private property to determine whether a nuisance…
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§10–105. The Secretary may bring an action to enjoin any person from committing any nuisance subject…
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§10–201. (a) The health officer for each county: (1) May investigate any condition in the county tha…
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§10–202. (a) On the written complaint of 2 physicians or of at least 3 persons who claim to be affec…
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§10–203. (a) (1) If, after investigation, the Secretary finds that any of the following conditions e…
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§10–301. A person who refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of a notice served under §…
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§10–302. (a) A person who fails to exercise due diligence under a court order to abate a condition u…
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§10–303. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor and o…
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§10–304. A person who violates any rule or regulation that the Secretary adopts under Subtitle 1 of …
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§10–305. (a) In this section, “nuisance” includes: (1) Any condition that is dangerous to health or …
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§12–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the St…
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§12–102. The General Assembly enacts this title to establish a certification program for superintend…
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§12–103. This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that t…
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§12–201. There is a State Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators in the Department.
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§12–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of 11 members. (2) With the advice and consent of the Senate, th…
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§12–203. (a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman. (b) The Secretary of…
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§12–204. (a) The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it determines. …
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§12–205. In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may recommend: (1) S…
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§12–206. (a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of certificates an…
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§12–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual shall be certified by the B…
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§12–302. (a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for the qualifications of applicants. (…
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§12–303. (a) To apply for certification, an applicant shall submit an application to the Board on th…
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§12–304. (a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for the examination of applicants. (b) …
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§12–305. (a) The Board shall certify any applicant who meets the requirements of this title and of a…
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§12–306. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, certification authorizes a waterworks, wa…
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§12–307. The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for the term and renewal of certifications.
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§12–308. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–309 of this subtitle, the Board may deny cert…
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§12–309. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board take…
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§12–310. (a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 12-308 of this subtitle, any p…
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§12–401. (a) The Secretary shall classify all waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewate…
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§12–402. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each waterworks, wastewater works…
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§12–403. The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.
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§12–404. (a) The Department shall provide the necessary training throughout this State to carry out …
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§12–501. (a) A person or municipal or private corporation may not operate a waterworks, wastewater w…
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§12–504. (a) A person or municipal or private corporation that violates any provision of this title …
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§12–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators Act”.
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§12–602. Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, and…
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§13–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the St…
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§13–102. (a) This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation th…
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§13–201. There is a State Board of Well Drillers in the Department.
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§13–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice of th…
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§13–203. (a) The public member is the chairman of the Board. (b) Except for the chairman, the manner…
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§13–204. (a) (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may employ and discharge an executive…
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§13–205. (a) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (b) Each member of the …
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§13–206. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt regula…
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§13–207. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board: (1) Shall set reasonable fees nec…
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§13–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board bef…
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§13–302. (a) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for the qualifications of applicants. (b) E…
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§13–303. To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the f…
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§13–304. (a) If the Board requires an examination, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a licens…
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§13–305. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may make a reciprocal agreement wi…
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§13–306. (a) The Board shall issue an appropriate license to any applicant who: (1) Meets the requir…
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§13–307. (a) Each class of license authorizes the licensee to practice well drilling under the condi…
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§13–308. (a) A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an ad…
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§13–309. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a temporary license to…
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§13–310. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall suspend…
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§13–311. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board take…
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§13–312. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § …
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§13–313. On the affirmative vote of at least 5 members of the Board, the Board may reinstate a licen…
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§13–401. This title does not affect any authority of a political subdivision of this State or any ot…
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§13–402. A political subdivision of this State may not require as a condition to practicing well dri…
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§13–403. (a) At the request of the Board or the Department, the Attorney General shall bring an acti…
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§13–404. The Attorney General shall represent this State in each case that arises under this title, …
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§13–501. A person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice well drilling unless l…
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§13–502. Unless authorized to practice well drilling under this title, a person may not represent to…
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§13–505. (a) A person who violates any provision of this title or of any regulation adopted under th…
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§13–506. (a) Instead of or in addition to any other penalties under this title, the Board may impose…
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§13–601. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Well Drillers Act”.
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§13–602. Subject to the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and all rules and regul…
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§14–101. The General Assembly finds and declares that the production and development of oil and gas …
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§14–102. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Coalbed methane”…
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§14–103. The Department may enforce effectively the provisions of this subtitle through the adoption…
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§14–104. (a) A person may not drill any well for the exploration, production, or underground storage…
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§14–105. (a) (1) An applicant for a permit to drill a well under § 14–104 of this subtitle shall sub…
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§14–106. (a) The Department may bifurcate an application to drill for oil or gas when the drilling w…
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§14–107. Notwithstanding any other law, a person may not drill for oil or gas in the waters of the C…
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§14–107.1. (a) In this section, “hydraulic fracturing” means a stimulation treatment performed on oi…
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§14–108. The Department shall deny the permit if the Department determines that: (1) The proposed op…
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§14–109. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Explosives” m…
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§14–110. (a) (1) A permit shall be expressly conditioned upon compliance with all requirements of th…
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§14–110.1. (a) In this section, “water supply” means a source of water used for drinking or other do…
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§14–111. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, every holder of a permit to drill…
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§14–112. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a well for the production o…
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§14–113. On completion of a well producing gas or oil on any leased lands included under a unit oper…
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§14–114. (a) Except in an emergency, a rule, regulation, order, or amendment may not be made by the …
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§14–115. (a) The Department may summon witnesses, administer oaths, and require the production of re…
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§14–116. Any person adversely affected by any rule, regulation, determination, or order of the Depar…
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§14–117. (a) Except as provided in § 14–105 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by any action of …
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§14–118. Upon application of the Department, verified by oath or affirmation, the circuit court of t…
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§14–119. (a) A person who is the owner or operator of any gas well may not willfully take gas from t…
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§14–120. (a) For each offense, any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is g…
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§14–121. (a) The Department may make inspections as it determines necessary to ensure compliance wit…
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§14–122. (a) There is an Oil and Gas Fund. (b) The Fund consists of: (1) Fees collected by the Depar…
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§14–123. The Department shall use money in the Fund solely to administer and implement programs to o…
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§14–124. Beginning November 1, 2010, the Department shall report each year to the General Assembly, …
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§14–125. The Department shall adopt regulations: (1) To carry out this subtitle; and (2) To establis…
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§14–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Department” mean…
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§14–202. (a) Subject to the limitations and provisions contained in this subtitle, a gas storage com…
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§14–203. The right to take by eminent domain under § 14–202(a) and (b) of this subtitle, may not be …
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§14–204. (a) In any eminent domain proceedings under § 14–202(a) and (b) of this subtitle, the owner…
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§14–205. The right to utilize geological strata for the underground storage of gas, acquired by any …
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§14–206. Gas injected into underground storage in Prince George’s County which remains under the sur…
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§14–207. For the privilege of using geological strata beneath the surface of the earth in Prince Geo…
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§14–208. Nothing in this subtitle limits or impairs any right to exercise the power of eminent domai…
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§14–209. Nothing in this subtitle repeals, amends, or otherwise affects any other law of the State o…
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§14–301. “Department” means the Department of the Environment.
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§14–302. The provisions of this subtitle apply only to the storage of natural or artificial gas and …
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§14–303. The Department shall prescribe rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this s…
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§14–304. The following regulations are additional to the regulations prescribed by the Department an…
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§14–305. A person may not drill, bore, drive, dig, or otherwise conduct any operation for the purpos…
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§14–306. Every application for a permit shall be accompanied by at least two copies of an accurate m…
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§14–307. The provisions of this subtitle are enforceable by proceedings in the Circuit Court of Prin…
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§14–308. Any person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon…
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§14–401. The Governor, for and in the name of the State of Maryland, shall join with other states in…
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§14–402. The Governor, for and in the name of the State, may execute agreements for the further exte…
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§14–403. The Governor is the official representative of the State on the Interstate Oil Compact Comm…
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§14–404. Article I This agreement may become effective within any compacting state at any time as pr…
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§14–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Coastal area” me…
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§14–502. (a) Maryland’s coastal area, which borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, is ri…
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§14–503. (a) A person may not construct, or cause to be constructed, a facility in the coastal area …
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§14–504. (a) Any person proposing to construct a facility in the coastal area shall file an applicat…
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§14–505. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this article, an application for a permit requir…
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§14–506. (a) Upon the filing of an application and prior to deciding whether or not to grant the per…
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§14–507. (a) Further action may not be taken by the Secretary under this subtitle without completion…
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§14–508. (a) Within 90 days following the completion of the public hearing under § 14–507 of this su…
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§14–509. (a) A request for judicial review of the Secretary’s action on any application shall be mad…
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§14–510. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle may be enjoined by a court of co…
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§14–511. (a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to effectuate its intents and purposes. (b) …
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§15–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bureau” means Burea…
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§15–201. (a) There is a Bureau of Mines, established as part of the Department. (b) The main office …
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§15–202. The Secretary shall appoint the Director of the Bureau of Mines who shall serve at the Secr…
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§15–203. (a) The Bureau shall supervise the execution and enforcement of any law enacted for the hea…
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§15–204. (a) (1) There is a Land Reclamation Committee. It consists of the following 13 members: (i)…
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§15–205. (a) (1) Before any person conducts surface coal mining and reclamation operations, the pers…
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§15–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Examining author…
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§15–302. The examining authority shall inquire into the background and qualifications of each applic…
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§15–303. (a) An applicant for a first-class mine foreman certificate of competence shall produce evi…
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§15–304. The Bureau may establish a place within the mining area of the State to give instruction to…
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§15–305. (a) Any applicant for a certificate of competence shall answer in writing at least ten ques…
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§15–306. The examining authority shall keep the applications for certificates, any supporting eviden…
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§15–307. An applicant who is aggrieved by the examining authority’s refusal to grant a first–class m…
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§15–308. Upon payment to the State of a certificate fee of $1, each successful applicant shall be en…
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§15–309. A person may not forge or counterfeit a certificate or permit of competence, or any officia…
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§15–310. (a) A person holding a certificate or permit of competence may be charged with violation of…
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§15–311. (a) If any matter, thing, or practice in, about, or connected with any mine may become dang…
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§15–312. All first-class mine foremen and fire-boss certificate holders shall be subject to continui…
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§15–313. (a) The Director may enter into an agreement with an agency responsible for the regulation …
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§15–401. (a) Each operator shall notify the Bureau immediately in the manner the Bureau prescribes i…
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§15–402. (a) In order to secure efficient management and proper ventilation of the mine, promote the…
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§15–403. (a) The operator of every gassy mine shall employ a sufficient number of fire bosses. Each …
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§15–404. (a) A person may not work in any mine until he has satisfied the operator that he can do th…
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§15–405. (a) If a mine disaster occurs, the proper State and federal inspection authorities shall be…
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§15–406. (a) The operator of each coal mine shall report monthly to the district mine inspector, on …
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§15–407. (a) In this section, “pozzolan” means the finely divided residue which results from combust…
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§15–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) Repealed. (c) “Au…
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§15–502. This subtitle is an exercise of the police powers of the State for the general welfare of t…
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§15–503. (a) The Bureau may make and enforce any rule and regulation necessary to prevent, minimize,…
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§15–504. (a) (1) (i) A person may not conduct open–pit mining as an operator within the State withou…
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§15–505. (a) Before any person conducts open–pit mining, he shall obtain a permit from the Departmen…
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§15–506. (a) The Department shall establish a process to determine which, if any, land areas are uns…
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§15–507. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Open-acre” me…
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§15–508. (a) (1) The Department may require an operator to establish and maintain such records, make…
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§15–509. (a) On the basis of the approved monthly reports of coal produced submitted under § 15–508 …
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§15–510. (a) Each operator shall comply with the requirements of this section. (b) (1) The operator …
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§15–511. (a) (1) (i) After completion of all coal removal, backfilling, regrading, and planting on t…
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§15–512. To encourage optimum revegetation, the Committee may recommend to the Department that it co…
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§15–513. (a) (1) No later than the time the mining and reclamation progress report required by § 15–…
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§15–514. (a) (1) If the Director determines that an operator has failed to comply with any provision…
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§15–514.1. (a) In this section, “permit” includes all areas approved in the application for mining. …
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§15–515. (a) (1) Any funds that the Department receives and retains from license and special reclama…
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§15–516. (a) The Secretary shall establish within the Bituminous Coal Open-Pit Mining Reclamation Fu…
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§15–517. (a) The Secretary shall establish within the Bituminous Coal Open-Pit Mining Reclamation Fu…
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§15–518. (a) A person who conducts any prospecting activity shall be subject to the reclamation requ…
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§15–519. (a) If the Department finds that the probable total annual production at all locations of a…
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§15–520. (a) Any person who mines coal by the open-pit mining method as an operator without having a…
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§15–521. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle, or any rule, regulation, order,…
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§15–522. Whenever a corporation or limited liability company violates any rule or regulation promulg…
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§15–523. (a) On application of the Department, acting through the Attorney General, verified by oath…
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§15–524. (a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as affecting in any way the right of any pe…
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§15–525. No person may engage in or be directly responsible for blasting or the use of explosives in…
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§15–526. For the purpose of any hearing required by this subtitle, the Department is authorized to a…
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§15–527. (a) An employee of the State of Maryland who performs any function or duty under this subti…
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§15–528. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person, as defined in this su…
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§15–529. If any provision of this subtitle or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstanc…
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§15–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abandoned” means…
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§15–602. In this subtitle the General Assembly intends to provide for the reclamation of the land af…
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§15–603. (a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for prevention of water pollution or da…
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§15–604. All funds received by the Secretary from permit fees and surcharges shall be deposited to t…
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§15–605. (a) A person may not continue or commence operation of any deep mine as an operator within …
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§15–606. (a) A person may not continue or commence operation of any deep mine as an operator after J…
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§15–607. The Department shall adopt regulations to protect against, prevent, or correct material dam…
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§15–608. (a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as affecting the right of any person to enf…
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§15–609. (a) When, by sale, lease, assignment, or otherwise, one operator succeeds to the interest o…
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§15–610. (a) If the Department determines that the activities under the mining and reclamation plan …
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§15–611. (a) If the Department has reason to believe that a violation of this subtitle, any rules or…
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§15–612. (a) (1) After receiving notification that an application for a permit has been approved, bu…
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§15–613. (a) The performance bond or cash deposit in lieu of a bond shall be forfeited on failure of…
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§15–614. An operator may not conduct deep mining within the State if he previously has forfeited any…
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§15–615. (a) By the twenty-fifth day of each month, a deep mine operator shall file a monthly progre…
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§15–616. (a) Within 30 days after an operation is abandoned or completed, the operator shall file wi…
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§15–617. On application of the Department, verified by oath, the circuit court of the county or city…
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§15–618. Any operator who mines coal by the deep mining method without having a permit or amended pe…
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§15–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the…
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§15–702. (a) It is the intention of the General Assembly to provide for the restoration of State wat…
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§15–703. The Secretary may implement the provisions of this subtitle by methods including, but not l…
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§15–704. (a) Proceeds from the Mine Reclamation and Water Quality Restoration Loan of 1970 shall be …
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§15–705. The Department may cooperate with any other State unit or political subdivision and expend …
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§15–706. The Department may take advantage of any available federal program to augment the money it …
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§15–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affected land” m…
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§15–802. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The extraction of minerals by mining …
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§15–803. (a) The Department may adopt regulations reasonably necessary for the administration of thi…
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§15–804. (a) The Department shall review mineral resources plan elements developed by local planning…
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§15–805. (a) All funds received by the Department from license fees, permit fees, special reclamatio…
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§15–806. The Department may employ qualified surface mine inspectors and other personnel deemed nece…
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§15–807. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not engage in surface minin…
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§15–808. (a) A licensee may not engage in surface mining within the State except on affected land th…
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§15–809. (a) On receipt of an application and accompanying documents, the Department shall review it…
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§15–810. (a) The Department shall approve and grant or deny the permit requested as expeditiously as…
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§15–811. (a) Any permit issued shall be expressly conditioned upon compliance with all requirements …
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§15–812. (a) The General Assembly finds that in certain regions of the State dewatering of surface m…
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§15–813. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dewater” or “…
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§15–814. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a surface mining permit shall be …
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§15–815. (a) (1) Any permittee engaged in surface mining under a surface mining permit may apply at …
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§15–816. (a) (1) The procedure to be followed and standards to be applied in renewing a permit shall…
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§15–817. No modification or renewal of a permit becomes effective until any required changes have be…
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§15–818. In lieu of a modification or renewal, a permittee may apply for a new permit in the manner …
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§15–819. (a) When the interest of a permittee in any uncompleted mining operation is sold, leased, a…
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§15–820. (a) If the Department determines from the inspections of the affected land required by § 15…
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§15–821. (a) (1) The Department shall serve written notice of a violation on the permittee or person…
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§15–822. (a) The applicant shall submit with his application for a surface mining permit a proposed …
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§15–823. (a) After receiving notification from the Department that the application for a permit has …
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§15–824. (a) On completion of the mining operations, and after the requirements of the permit have b…
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§15–825. (a) The performance bond or cash deposit in lieu of a bond shall be forfeited on failure of…
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§15–826. No permittee may conduct surface mining within the State if the permittee previously has fo…
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§15–827. (a) The permittee shall file an operations and progress report with the Department by March…
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§15–828. (a) At any reasonable time which the Department elects, but at least once a year, the Depar…
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§15–829. (a) An operation is considered abandoned if no mineral has been produced or overburden remo…
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§15–830. (a) On completion of reclamation of an area of affected land, the permittee immediately sha…
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§15–831. Architects, engineers, or other persons preparing specifications for construction projects,…
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§15–832. (a) In addition to the State prosecuting a criminal action under any provision of this subt…
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§15–833. This subtitle, including reclamation requirements, does not apply to surface mining operati…
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§15–834. (a) (1) The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to activities of the State Highway Adm…
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§15–901. The Interstate Mining Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other ju…
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§15–902. In accordance with Article V (i) of the compact, the Commission shall file copies of its by…
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§15–1001. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon c…
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§15–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means Bo…
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§15–1102. It is the intention of the General Assembly to promote the reclamation of mined areas left…
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§15–1103. (a) Except for funds deposited in the Acid Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Fund unde…
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§15–1104. (a) The Department is authorized to promulgate and enforce any rules and regulations neces…
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§15–1105. (a) The Department is authorized to develop a reclamation plan in accordance with the prov…
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§15–1106. (a) The expenditure of funds available for the purposes of this subtitle shall reflect the…
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§15–1107. (a) (1) The Department may seek an order from the circuit court for the county in which th…
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§15–1108. (a) The Department is authorized to acquire any land, by purchase, donation, or condemnati…
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§15–1109. The Department shall have the right to enter upon any property where there is no reasonabl…
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§15–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Mineral” includ…
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§15–1202. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle applies to a…
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§15–1203. (a) (1) On or after October 1, 2011, a surface owner of real property that is subject to a…
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§15–1204. (a) (1) An owner of a mineral interest may record, at any time, a notice of intent to pres…
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§15–1205. (a) In this section, “litigation expenses” means costs and expenses that the court determi…
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§15–1206. (a) If the title to a severed mineral interest is vested in an unknown or missing owner, t…
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§16–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Bo…
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§16–102. (a) In many areas of the State much of the wetlands have been lost or despoiled by unregula…
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§16–103. (a) Except as specifically provided in this title, a riparian owner may not be deprived of …
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§16–104. (a) This section does not apply to a nonwater–dependent project located on State or private…
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§16–105. (a) The Department, jointly with the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlant…
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§16–106. (a) (1) A person that undertakes or authorizes an activity that requires a license or permi…
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§16–107. (a) (1) This section applies to a development project to expand a marina that historically …
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§16–201. (a) A person who is the owner of land bounding on navigable water is entitled to any natura…
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§16–202. (a) A person may not dredge or fill on State wetlands without a license. (b) To apply for a…
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§16–203. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a landowner shall be exempt from all local perm…
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§16–204. (a) Any person that satisfies subsection (b) of this section may petition the circuit court…
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§16–205. (a) The Board may require as a condition to issuance of a wetlands license that compensatio…
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§16–301. (a) The Secretary shall promptly delineate the landward boundaries of any wetlands in the S…
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§16–302. (a) To promote the public safety, health, welfare, wildlife, and marine fisheries, the Secr…
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§16–303. (a) The Secretary may: (1) Modify, correct, or update the boundary maps established under §…
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§16–304. Notwithstanding any regulation adopted by the Secretary to protect private wetlands, the fo…
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§16–305. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a landowner shall be exempt from all local perm…
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§16–306. (a) (1) Any person who has a recorded interest in land affected by any regulation adopted u…
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§16–307. (a) (1) Any person proposing to conduct on any wetland an activity not authorized by the re…
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§16–309. The court may order the State to pay court costs of any appeal in accordance with the provi…
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§16–310. The court exercising equity jurisdiction in the county where the land or any part of the la…
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§16–401. This subtitle does not affect any past or future accretion to land under private ownership …
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§16–402. (a) Any island created or formed within the confines of Sinepuxent, Isle of Wight, or Chinc…
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§16–403. Subject to the approval of the Board, the Department may use the land described in this sub…
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§16–501. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless …
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§16–502. (a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation, permit, licens…
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§16–503. (a) Whenever the Department believes a violation of any provision of this title or any regu…
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§17–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Ma…
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§17–201. (a) There is a Marine Contractors Licensing Board in the Department. (b) Subject to the pro…
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§17–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice of t…
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§17–203. (a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary annual…
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§17–204. (a) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board dete…
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§17–205. (a) The Board may: (1) Recommend regulations for adoption by the Secretary to carry out the…
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§17–206. (a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and ot…
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§17–301. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board as …
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§17–302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the requirements of this section and …
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§17–303. (a) (1) To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (i) Submit to the Board an application …
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§17–304. The Board may not issue a license to an applicant whose trade or fictitious name or tradema…
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§17–305. (a) The Board shall issue a license that is valid for 2 years to any applicant who meets th…
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§17–306. While a license to an entity is in effect, the license authorizes the entity to: (1) Employ…
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§17–307. A licensed marine contractor shall: (1) Include the contractor’s marine contractor license …
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§17–308. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to stagger the terms of the licenses. (b) A licen…
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§17–309. Within 5 days after the change, a licensee shall submit to the Board written notice of: (1)…
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§17–310. (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, and subject t…
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§17–401. An individual or entity may not conduct, attempt to conduct, or offer to conduct any marine…
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§17–402. Unless authorized to perform marine contractor services under this title, an individual or …
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§17–403. (a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under t…
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§17–501. Subject to the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and all regula…
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§18–101. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Limit of clea…
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§18–102. (a) The Department may authorize a stream and floodplain restoration project in accordance …
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§18–103. On or before December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall report …