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§ 5.5-116. Citations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and Employment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 5.5. Railroad Safety and Health (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 5.5-116
§ 5.5-116. Citations
Currentness
Issuance
(a) If, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner is of the opinion that a railroad company has violated this title or a regulation or health and safety standard adopted or order issued to carry out this title, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner shall, with reasonable promptness, issue a citation to the railroad company.
Contents of citation
(b) Each citation under this section shall:
(1) describe, with particularity, the nature of the alleged violation;
(2) refer to the provision of this title, order, regulation, or health and safety standard that the railroad company is alleged to have violated; and
(3) set a reasonable period for abatement and correction of the alleged violation.
Posting of citation
(c) In accordance with any regulation that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title, a railroad company that is issued a citation shall prominently post the citation or a copy of it as set forth in regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
Limitation period
(d) No citation may be issued after 6 months after the occurrence of a violation.

Credits

Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 5.5-116, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 5.5-116
Current through legislation effective through May 8, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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