Maryland § 9-224
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-224, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-224.
(a) On request of the Secretary, the owner or operator of an industrial establishment shall submit to the Secretary any plan, information, or record concerning the waste disposal methods the industrial establishment uses.
(b) (1) If the Secretary finds that public health or comfort is or may be threatened because the wastes of an industrial establishment have polluted or are polluting the waters of this State or because of the waste disposal methods an industrial establishment uses, the Secretary shall order the owner or operator of the industrial establishment:
(i) To stop polluting the body of water into which the industrial establishment discharges its waste; or
(ii) To alter the waste disposal methods of the industrial establishment in any way that the Secretary considers necessary to protect public health and comfort.
(2) The owner or operator of an industrial establishment shall comply with an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the time set by the Secretary.
(c) A person who is subject to an order issued under this section shall have a permit issued by the Secretary under § 9-204 of this subtitle before the person may change the waste disposal methods used by an industrial establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-224
What does Maryland Code § 9-224 cover?
Section 9-224 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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