Maryland § 21-261
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-261, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-261.
(a) If the Department believes that a person is violating any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Department may have the person served with a written order that directs the person served to abate the violation within a time specified in the order.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department shall give any person served with an order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.
(c) After a hearing under this section, the Department may affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-261
What does Maryland Code § 21-261 cover?
Section 21-261 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.
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