Maryland § 7-242
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-242, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-242.
(a) As a requirement for keeping the facility permit, each facility permit holder shall:
(1) Maintain a bond or other security that the Department considers sufficient to cover any cost for:
(i) Guaranteeing fulfillment of all requirements related to the facility permit;
(ii) Monitoring, maintaining, or closing the controlled hazardous substance facility; and
(iii) Assuring the security of the controlled hazardous substance facility after closing;
(2) Design, construct, and operate the controlled hazardous substance facility in the manner approved by the Department;
(3) Establish emergency procedures and safeguards to prevent accidents and reasonably foreseeable harm to human beings or the environment;
(4) Report periodically on the controlled hazardous substance that is received and discharged by the controlled hazardous substance facility, including, as applicable, volume, and chemical, physical, biological, and radioactive nature;
(5) In appropriate circumstances, assist in any transfer of the ownership and operation of a controlled hazardous substance facility to a qualified agency of this State or any political subdivision of this State; and
(6) To the extent reasonably practicable, restore the controlled hazardous substance facility site to its original condition if use as a controlled hazardous substance facility is terminated.
(b) In addition to the requirements for keeping a facility permit under subsection (a) of this section, each low-level nuclear waste facility permit holder shall:
(1) Ensure that any low-level nuclear waste being shipped to the low-level nuclear waste facility is labeled and transported in accordance with this subtitle;
(2) Refuse to accept for disposal any low-level nuclear waste that has not been labeled or transported in accordance with this subtitle; and
(3) Comply with any other requirements the Department sets.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-242
What does Maryland Code § 7-242 cover?
Section 7-242 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 § 7-242?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-242" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 7-242 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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