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§ 9-344.1. Right to intervene

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Water Pollution Control
Part V. Enforcement
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, Environment, § 9-344.1
§ 9-344.1. Right to intervene
Currentness
In general
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person who meets the threshold standing requirements under the federal Clean Water Act has an unconditional right and the authority to intervene in a civil action that the State initiates in State court to require compliance with:
(1) This subtitle;
(2) Regulations adopted by the Department in accordance with this subtitle; or
(3) Any discharge permit, effluent limitation, or order issued by the Department in accordance with this subtitle.
Exercising right
(b) A person shall exercise the right to intervene under subsection (a) of this section in accordance with the applicable practices, procedures, and laws in the State.
Same rights as interested person or aggrieved party
(c) A person who meets the requirements to intervene under subsection (a) of this section has the same rights as an interested person or aggrieved party under the federal Clean Water Act, including the right to apply for judicial appeal.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 618, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 619, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-344.1, MD ENVIR § 9-344.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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