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§ 9-709. Removal of obstruction

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Regulation by Municipalities and Political Subdivisions
Part II. Regulation by Municipalities
MD Code, Environment, § 9-709
§ 9-709. Removal of obstruction
Currentness
Notice and order
(a) If any structure in, over, or under a public street, road, or alley in any county or municipality obstructs any work on a system, the municipal authority shall:
(1) Give the person in control of the structure notice of the obstruction; and
(2) Order the person in control of the structure to take any action necessary, within a time specified in the order, to enable the work to continue.
Prohibition
(b) After the time specified in the order for abating the violation, a person who is served with an order under this section may not violate that order.
Municipal authority to remove or readjust obstructing structure
(c) If any pipe or conduit laid under a public highway by a person in accordance with the terms of any permit issued or any plan approved under § 9-710 of this subtitle obstructs construction of any water main, sewer, or drain, the municipal authority shall remove or readjust the obstructing structure.
Cost of changes
(d) The municipality shall pay the cost of any necessary changes made under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 6, § 1.
Formerly Art. 43, § 420.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-709, MD ENVIR § 9-709
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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