Maryland § 7-509
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-509.
(a) Upon submission of a proposed response action plan, the participant:
(1) Shall publish a notice of a proposed response action plan once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in a daily or weekly newspaper of general circulation in the geographical area in which the eligible property is located that shall include:
(i) A summary of the proposed response action plan;
(ii) The name and address of the participant and eligible property;
(iii) The name, address, and telephone number of the office within the Department from which information about the proposed response action plan may be obtained;
(iv) An address to which persons may submit written comments about the proposed response action plan;
(v) A deadline for the close of the public comment period by which written comments must be received by the Department; and
(vi) The date and location of the public informational meeting; and
(2) Shall post at the eligible property a notice of intent to conduct a response action plan at that property.
(b) The Department shall receive written comments from the public for 30 days after publication and posting required under this section or 5 days after the public informational meeting required under this section, whichever is later.
(c) The Department shall hold a public informational meeting on the proposed response action plan at the participant’s expense within 40 days after the publication of the notice in accordance with subsection (a)(1) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-509
What does Maryland Code § 7-509 cover?
Section 7-509 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 § 7-509?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-509" (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?
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How does Maryland § 7-509 apply to my situation?
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