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§ 9-257. Dangerous water or ice

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Regulation by State (Refs & Annos)
Part IV. Miscellaneous Provisions
MD Code, Environment, § 9-257
§ 9-257. Dangerous water or ice
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section:
(1) If the Secretary finds that the water or ice from any source is or is likely to become dangerous to health, the Secretary shall order that the source of water or ice be closed; and
(2) If the Secretary finds that any discharge of sewage or any method of disposal of sewage or refuse is or is likely to become prejudicial to health or comfort, the Secretary shall order that the point of sewage discharge be abandoned or the method of disposal be discontinued.
Device installed; remedial measure taken
(b) If the Secretary finds that the conditions found under subsection (a) of this section can be remedied sufficiently and practicably by installing any work or device or by taking any other remedial measure, the Secretary may order that:
(1) The work or device be installed; or
(2) The remedial measure be taken.
Condemnation of water supply system
(c) If the Secretary condemns a water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system, the Secretary may order the owner to make arrangements that will prevent the operation of the system.
Reasonable time for compliance
(d) Any order issued under this section shall set a reasonable time for compliance.

Credits

Added by Acts 1987, c. 612, § 2.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-257, MD ENVIR § 9-257
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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