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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 4 - Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal|Section 8-406 - Executive Order

    (a)    The Governor may issue an executive order that suspends the requirements of § 8-402(a) of this subtitle if the Governor finds that the absence of a storage or disposal site for low-level nuclear waste, inside or outside of this State, will:        (1)    Cause a cessation in this State of power generation, medical treatment, medical diagnosis, scientific research, or other activity that relies on nuclear sources; or        (2)    Otherwise present a serious threat to the public safety or health.    (b)    The Governor shall submit each executive order issued under this section to the General Assembly at a regular or special session.    (c)    Unless an executive order issued under this section is disapproved specifically by a resolution in which a majority of the members of each house of the General Assembly concurs, an executive order issued under this section is effective 30 days after the date the executive order is submitted to the General Assembly.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-501 - Suspension, Modification or Revocation of License

    (a)    In accordance with § 10-226 of the State Government Article and after notice and hearing, the Department may suspend, modify, or revoke any general or specific license issued under § 8-301 of this title or any license issued under § 8-304 of this title for violation of this title or any regulation adopted under this title.    (b)    The Department may revoke any license issued under this title if the Department finds that:        (1)    False or inaccurate information was willfully, deliberately, or knowingly contained in the application;        (2)    Conditions or requirements of the license have been violated;        (3)    Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred;        (4)    The Department has been refused lawful entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to ensure compliance with the conditions of the license; or        (5)    A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the source or discharge of radiation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-502 - Issuance of Written Complaint by Department

    (a)    The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the complaint is directed has violated:        (1)    This title;        (2)    Any regulation adopted under this title;        (3)    Any lawful order issued by the Department under this title; or        (4)    Any applicable provision of any general or specific license or x-ray machine inspector license issued by the Department under this title.    (b)    A complaint issued under this section shall:        (1)    Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated; and        (2)    State the alleged facts that constitute the violation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-503 - Issuance of Order or Notice by Department

    (a)    After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department may:        (1)    Issue an order that requires the person to whom it is directed to take corrective action within a time set in the order;        (2)    Send a written notice that requires the person to whom it is directed to file a written report about the alleged violation in not less than 5 days from service of the order; or        (3)    Send a written notice that requires the person to whom the notice is directed:            (i)    To appear at a hearing before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the allegations of the complaint; or            (ii)    To file a written report and also appear at a hearing before the Department at a time and place the Department sets to answer the charges in the complaint.    (b)    Any order issued under this section is effective immediately, according to its terms, when it is served.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-504 - Service of Notice, Order, or Other Instrument

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided, any notice, order, or other instrument issued by or under authority of the Department under this subtitle may be served in accordance with § 1–204 of this article.        (2)    Proof of service may be made by the sworn statement or affidavit of the person who mailed the notice, order, or other instrument.        (3)    The sworn statement or affidavit shall be filed with the Department.    (b)    Any notice that requires filing of a report, attendance at a hearing, or both shall be served at least 10 days before the earlier of:        (1)    The time set for the hearing, if any;  or        (2)    The time set for the filing of the report, if any.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-505 - Hearing

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance with § 10-205 of the State Government Article.        (2)    Any hearing related to a complaint shall be held in the manner provided in § 10-205 of the State Government Article for hearings in contested cases.    (b)    (1)    Within 10 days after being served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle, the person served may request, in writing, a hearing before the Department.        (2)    (i)    If a request for a hearing is made under this subsection, the Department shall hold the hearing promptly after receiving the request and render a decision promptly after the hearing.            (ii)    If a request for a hearing is made under this subsection and the Department alleges in the order that there is an imminent threat or danger to the public health or safety or to the environment, the Department shall hold the hearing within 10 days after receiving the request and render a decision within 10 days after the hearing.    (c)    Within 10 days after being served with notice under § 8-503(a)(2) of this subtitle the person served may request, in writing, a hearing before the Department.    (d)    On the request of any party to the hearing, the Department shall take a verbatim record in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article of the proceedings of any hearing held under this subtitle.    (e)    (1)    In connection with any hearing under this subtitle, the Department may:            (i)    Subpoena any person or evidence; and            (ii)    Order a witness to give evidence.        (2)    A subpoenaed witness shall receive the same fees and mileage reimbursement as if the hearing were part of a civil action.        (3)    If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Department, a circuit court, by order, may:            (i)    Compel obedience to the Department’s order or subpoena; or            (ii)    Compel testimony or the production of evidence.        (4)    The court may punish as a contempt any failure to obey its order issued under this section.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-506 - Final Corrective Orders; Issuance Following Notice

    (a)    (1)    Unless the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order is a final order.        (2)    If the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order becomes a final corrective order when the Department renders its decision following the hearing.    (b)    (1)    If the Department issues a notice under § 8-503(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle, the Department may not issue an order that requires corrective action by the person to whom the notice is directed until after the later of:            (i)    The time set for the hearing, if any; and            (ii)    The time set for filing of the report, if any.        (2)    After the time within which the Department may not issue a corrective order has passed, if the Department finds that a violation of this title has occurred, the Department shall issue an order that requires correction of the violation within a time set in the order.        (3)    Any order issued under this subsection is a final corrective order and the person to whom the order is directed is not entitled to a hearing before the Department as a result of the order.    (c)    The Department shall:        (1)    Take action to secure compliance with any final corrective order; and        (2)    If the terms of the final corrective order are violated or if a violation is not corrected within the time set in the order, sue to require correction of the violation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-507 - Injunctions

    (a)    The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued by the Department under this title.    (b)    On a showing that any person is violating or is about to violate this title or any regulation, order, or license adopted or issued by the Department, the court shall grant an injunction without requiring a showing of a lack of an adequate remedy at law.    (c)    If an emergency arises from imminent danger to the public health, to the public welfare, or to the environment, the Department may sue for an immediate injunction to stop any activity that is causing the danger.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-508 - Judicial Review of Final Decision of Department

    (a)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order or license issued under this title may take a direct judicial appeal.    (b)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions under Title 10 of the State Government Article.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-509 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    (1)    A person who fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with any provision of this title, or with any regulation adopted under this title, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.        (2)    Before any prosecution is begun under this subsection, the Secretary shall serve written notice of each alleged violation on a person who is in charge of the place where the violation allegedly exists.    (b)    (1)    In addition to any criminal penalty imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of this title, any regulation or order issued under this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration certificate issued under this title:            (i)    Is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000, to be collected in a civil action in the circuit court for any county; and            (ii)    May be enjoined from continuing the violation.        (2)    Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this subsection.        (3)    Whether or not a court action has been filed, the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this section.    (c)    This section does not apply to an action subject to a penalty provision of Title 7 or Title 9 of this article.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-510 - Imposition of Penalties by Department

    (a)    In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity and after an opportunity for a hearing which may be waived in writing by the person accused of a violation, the Department may impose a penalty for violation of any provision of this title, or any regulation, order, plan for compliance, registration, certificate, or license adopted or issued under this title.    (b)    (1)    The penalty imposed on a person under this section shall be:            (i)    Up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding $50,000 total; and            (ii)    Assessed with consideration given to:                1.    The willfulness of the violation, to the extent to which the existence of the violation was known to the violator but uncorrected by the violator, and the extent to which the violator exercised reasonable care;                2.    Any actual harm to human health or to the environment;                3.    The nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare, health, and property;                4.    The cost of control of the source of radiation or any emission of radiation;                5.    The extent to which the location of the violation, including location near areas of human population, creates the potential for harm to the environment or to human health or safety;                6.    The available technology and economic reasonableness of correcting, controlling, reducing, or eliminating the situation or condition that caused the violation;                7.    The degree of hazard posed by the source of radiation or the emission of radiation; and                8.    The extent to which the current violation is part of a recurrent pattern of the same or similar type of violation committed by the violator.        (2)    Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.        (3)    Any penalty imposed under this section is payable to this State and collectible in any manner provided at law for the collection of debts.        (4)    If any person who is liable to pay a penalty imposed under this section fails to pay it after demand, the amount, together with interest and any costs that may accrue, shall be:            (i)    A lien in favor of this State on any property, real or personal of the person; and            (ii)    Recorded in the office of the clerk of court for the county in which the property is located.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-511 - Enforcement of Subtitle by Attorney General

    The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State every case arising under the provisions of this title, including the recovery of penalties.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 5 - Enforcement|Section 8-512 - Remedies Not Exclusive

    The pursuit of a remedy under this title may not preclude the Department or the Attorney General from pursuing other remedies under this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 6 - Short Title|Section 8-601 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Radiation Act”.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-102 - Duties of Health Officer

    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere, the health officer, or in Montgomery County the department designated by the Montgomery County government, shall inspect and report on the sanitary conditions of streams, sources of public water supply, and sewerage facilities in the county.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-103 - Contents of Order Prohibiting Use of Existing Septic Tank

    Every order issued by the Department prohibiting the use of an existing septic tank sanitary facility shall include a description of the actions and procedures under which the prohibition may be lifted.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-502 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    Unless the operation of a water supply system would interfere with a cleanup or remediation action of the Department, this subtitle does not prohibit the installation or operation of a water supply system that is used only to supply water for purposes other than human or animal consumption.    (b)    If a county is exempt from the provisions of this subtitle, the county may not receive funds from the sanitary facilities fund.    (c)    Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle does not limit or supersede any other county, municipal, or State law, rule, or regulation that provides greater protection to the public health, safety, or welfare.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-503 - County Plans -- Required; Review by Governing Body of County; Revision or Amendment

    (a)    Each county shall have a county plan or a plan with adjoining counties that:        (1)    Is approved by the Department;        (2)    Covers at least the 10-year period next following adoption by the county governing body; and        (3)    Deals with:            (i)    Water supply systems;            (ii)    Sewerage systems;            (iii)    Solid waste disposal systems;            (iv)    Solid waste acceptance facilities; and            (v)    The systematic collection and disposal of solid waste, including litter.    (b)    Except as provided in § 9-515 of this subtitle, each county governing body shall review its county plan at least once every 3 years in accordance with a schedule set by the Department.    (c)    Each county governing body shall adopt and submit to the Department a revision or amendment to its county plan if:        (1)    The governing body considers a revision or amendment necessary; or        (2)    The Department requires a revision or amendment.    (d)    (1)    Before a county governing body adopts any revision or amendment to its county plan or adopts a new county plan, the governing body shall:            (i)    Conduct a public hearing on the county plan, revision, or amendment that may be conducted jointly with other public hearings or meetings; and            (ii)    Give the principal elected official of each municipal corporation that is affected notice of the county plan, revision, or amendment at least 14 days before the hearing.        (2)    (i)    Notice of the time and place of the public hearing, together with a summary of the plan, revision, or amendment, shall be published in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the county once each week for 2 successive weeks, with the first publication of notice appearing at least 14 days before the hearing.            (ii)    Notice of the public hearing may be a part of the general notice listing all other items to be considered during the public hearing or meeting.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-504 - County Plans -- Incorporation of Subsidiary Plans

    (a)    To the extent that the incorporation will promote the public health, safety, and welfare, each county plan shall incorporate all or part of the subsidiary plans of each town, municipal corporation, sanitary district, privately owned facility, or local, State, or federal agency that has existing or planned development in that county.    (b)    If the governing body of each county that is affected adopts a subsidiary plan for a multicounty area, the county may incorporate in its county plan all or part of the subsidiary plan.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-508 - County Plans -- Notice of Departmental Disapproval; Reconsideration of Disapproval

    (a)    If the Department disapproves, in whole or in part, a proposed county plan or a proposed revision or amendment of a county plan, the Department shall give the county a written notice of disapproval that states the reasons for disapproval.    (b)    At any time up to 6 months after a county receives the notice of disapproval, the county governing body may ask the Secretary to reconsider the disapproval in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-509 - County Plans -- Cost of Preparing County Plans

    As provided in § 9-218 of this title, a county may finance in part the cost of preparing its county plan or any revision or amendment of its county plan.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-511 - Conformance to County Plans Required -- in General

    Unless they conform to the county plan or revision or amendment of the county plan, the following systems and facilities may not be installed or extended:         (1)    A water supply system;        (2)    A sewerage system;        (3)    A solid waste disposal system; and        (4)    A solid waste acceptance facility.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-511.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-511.1 - Removal of Solid Waste Acceptance Facilities

    (a)    A county may remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility from the county plan if:        (1)    The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a new permit within 1 year of inclusion in the plan;        (2)    The owner of the proposed solid waste acceptance facility fails to apply to the Department for a renewal in accordance with § 10-226(b) of the State Government Article;        (3)    The Department denies a permit for the proposed solid waste acceptance facility in its final decision; or        (4)    The proposed solid waste acceptance facility is not constructed within 10 years after receiving a permit.    (b)    For the purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this section, a new permit does not include a permit application for expansion or major modification of an existing facility.    (c)    This section may not be construed to allow the county to remove a proposed solid waste acceptance facility if the solid waste acceptance facility is necessary to provide adequate capacity for the disposal of solid waste generated within the county in accordance with § 9-505 of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 5 - County Water and Sewerage Plans|Section 9-513 - Exceptions to County Plan in Baltimore County and Carroll County

    In Baltimore County or Carroll County, the county approving authority may grant an exception to the county plan that allows a person to install an individual water supply system or an individual sewerage system for an individual residence if the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary:         (1)    Finds that this exception to the county plan is justified and necessary to alleviate extreme hardship; and        (2)    Approves the exception to the county plan.