§ 15-528. Civil actions by any person with interests adversely affected
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MD Code, Environment, § 15-528
§ 15-528. Civil actions by any person with interests adversely affected
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person, as defined in this subtitle, who has an interest that is or may be adversely affected may commence a civil action on his own behalf to compel compliance with this subtitle:
(b) An action may not be commenced under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) Prior to 60 days after the plaintiff has given notice in writing of the alleged violation to the Department, the Attorney General, and to any alleged violator; provided that, the action may be brought immediately if the alleged violation constitutes an imminent threat to the health or safety of the plaintiff, or would immediately affect a legal interest of the plaintiff; or
(c) The Secretary of the United States Department of Interior may intervene as a matter of right in any action brought under this subtitle.
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Added by Acts 1981, c. 185, § 3. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 7-523 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 2, eff. July 1, 1995.
MD Code, Environment, § 15-528, MD ENVIR § 15-528
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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