WATER RESOURCES 3561
begin the construction, or to make or begin any change or addition, or
reconstruct or repair, any reservoir, dam or water-way obstruction, except
in accordance with the terms, conditions, regulations and restrictions of
such permit; and such rules and regulations, with regard to said con-
structions, changes, additions, or repairs as may be prescribed by the
Commission. The Commission may determine and specify in each permit
granted for the construction of a dam or other waterworks what pro-
visions, if any, should be made for the passage of fish.
1933, ch. 526, sec. 9.
9. Upon complaint, or upon its own initiative, the Commission shall
have power to cause an investigation or examination to be made of any
reservoir, dam, or water-way obstruction now existing or hereafter con-
structed. If the Commission shall determine that such reservoir, dam
or water-way obstruction is unsafe or needs repair, or should be removed
as being unsafe and not susceptible of repair, the Commission shall, in
writing, notify the owner or owners thereof to repair or remove the same,
as the exigencies of the case may require; such work to be commenced and
proceeded with to completion within such reasonable time as may be
prescribed in such notice by the Commission.
1933, ch. 526, sec. 10.
10. The Commission shall prescribe a time limit of not more than two
years from the granting of any permit in which time the construction,
reconstruction or repair must be begun and/or the appropriation or use of
water must be made. The Commission shall also prescribe a time limit
of not more than five years to begin from the granting of any permit in
which all construction, reconstruction or repair of reservoirs, dams, or
water-way obstruction must be completed. Provided, however, that either
or both of these time limits may be extended for good cause in the discre-
tion of the Commission.
1933, ch. 526, sec. 11.
11. The Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to make such
rules and regulations, and issue such orders as may be proper for effecting
the purposes of this Article.
1933, ch. 526, sec. 12.
12. Any person in interest may appeal from any determination of the
Commission to the Circuit Court of any county or to the Circuit Court of
Baltimore City, in the manner and mode prescribed by Section 415, et
seq., of Article 23 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, for appeals from
the Public Service Commission of Maryland; and all the provisions of law,
so far as applicable, relating to appeals from the Public Service Commis-
sion to the Circuit Courts and to the Court of Appeals shall apply to
appeals from the Water Resources Commission.
1933, ch. 526, sec. 13.
13. Any person or persons, partnership, association or corporation,
public or private, that shall do or cause to be done, any act or thing con-
trary to or required by the provisions of this Article; or that shall fail,
neglect or refuse to do or cause to be done any act required by the provi-
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