Maryland § 20-307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-307.
(a) The Secretary may investigate any suspected nuisance.
(b) (1) If the Secretary finds that a nuisance exists, the Secretary shall serve a written notice to the person who is causing the nuisance, ordering the person to abate the nuisance within a time specified in the notice.
(2) The notice shall be served:
(i) On the person who is causing the nuisance; or
(ii) If the person who is causing the nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property where the nuisance exists.
(c) (1) The Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the nuisance exists if:
(i) The person served with the notice fails to comply with the requirements of the notice; or
(ii) Although the person served complies with the requirements of the notice, the nuisance is likely to recur on the same property.
(2) A complaint filed under this subsection may seek a court order requiring the person served with the notice to:
(i) Comply with the requirements of the Secretary’s abatement notice;
(ii) Abate the nuisance within a time specified in the order;
(iii) Prevent the nuisance from recurring; or
(iv) Pay a fine of not more than $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-307
What does Maryland Code § 20-307 cover?
Section 20-307 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 20-307?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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