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§ 7-257. Suspension and revocation of permits or certificates

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: July 1, 2012

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 7. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Controlled Hazardous Substances (Refs & Annos)
Part VIII. Enforcement
Effective: July 1, 2012
MD Code, Environment, § 7-257
§ 7-257. Suspension and revocation of permits or certificates
Currentness
Suspension or revocation
(a) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act1 and after notice and hearing, the Department may suspend or revoke any facility permit, hauler certificate, or vehicle certificate for violation of any federal or State law, rule, or regulation that relates to controlled hazardous substances.
Revocation
(b) The Department may revoke any facility permit issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that:
(1) False or inaccurate information was contained in the application;
(2) Conditions or requirements of the facility permit have been or are about to be violated;
(3) Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred;
(4) The Department has been refused entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to insure compliance with the conditions of the facility permit;
(5) A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of any permitted discharge;
(6) Any State or federal water quality standard or effluent limitation has been or is threatened to be violated; or
(7) Any other good cause exists for revoking the permit.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 103; Acts 2012, c. 176, § 1, eff. July 1, 2012.

Footnotes

1
State Government § 10-101 et seq.
MD Code, Environment, § 7-257, MD ENVIR § 7-257
Current with legislation effective through October 1, 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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