Ch. 673 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) IF THE TERMS OF THE FINAL CORRECTIVE ORDER ARE
VIOLATED OR IF A VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE TIME
SET IN THE ORDER, SUE TO REQUIRE CORRECTION OF THE VIOLATION.

(D) THIS SECTION DOES NOT PREVENT THE DEPARTMENT OR THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM TAKING ACTION AGAINST A VIOLATOR
BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIME LIMITATION OR SCHEDULES IN
THE ORDER.

4-213.

(A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION,
BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT EXERCISES ITS AUTHORITY UNDER § 4-208
OR § 4-209 OF THIS SUBTITLE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL:

(1) NOTIFY THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY OF THE
VIOLATION AND THE DEPARTMENT'S INTENDED ACTION; AND

(2) CONDUCT A JOINT INSPECTION WITH A REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

(B) IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THERE IS A
SUBSTANTIAL THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT, THE DEPARTMENT MAY
TAKE APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION WITHOUT FIRST
CONDUCTING A JOINT INSPECTION UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(2) OF THIS
SECTION.

4-214.

(A) ANY PERSON AGGRIEVED BY A FINAL DECISION OF THE
DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH AN ORDER OR PERMIT ISSUED
UNDER THIS SUBTITLE MAY TAKE A DIRECT JUDICIAL APPEAL.

(B) THE APPEAL SHALL BE MADE AS PROVIDED FOR JUDICIAL
REVIEW DECISIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.

[4-208.] 4 211. 4-215.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle OR ANY
REGULATION OR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTED OR
APPROVED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000
or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both for each violation with costs imposed in
the discretion of the court. Each day upon which the violation occurs constitutes a
separate offense.

(b) Any agency whose approval is required under this subtitle or any interested
person may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate
any provision of this subtitle OR ANY REGULATION OR STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN ADOPTED OR APPROVED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

(c) [As an alternative to a criminal action as provided for under this section] IN

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