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appropriate, in a civil action, for damages in an amount equal to
double the cost of installing or maintaining the controls.

(2) Any county, municipal, or State agency that
recovers damages in accordance with this subsection shall deposit
them in a special fund, to be used solely for:

(i) Correcting to the extent possible the
failure to implement or maintain erosion and sediment controls;
and

(ii) Administration of the sediment control
program.

(d) If a county or municipality fails to enforce any
provision of this subtitle, the Department may request the
Attorney General to take appropriate legal action to correct the
violation and to recover damages under subsection (c) of this
section.

Subtitle [11A] 2. Stormwater Management

[8-11A-01] 4-201.

The General Assembly finds that the management of stormwater
runoff is necessary to reduce stream channel erosion, pollution,
siltation and sedimentation, and local flooding, all of which
have adverse impacts on the water and land resources of Maryland.
The General Assembly intends by enactment of this subtitle, to
reduce as nearly as possible the adverse effects of stormwater
runoff and to safeguard life, limb, property, and public welfare.

[8-11A-02] 4-202.

By July 1, 1984, each county and municipality shall adopt
ordinances necessary to implement a stormwater management
program. These stormwater management programs shall be
consistent with flood management plans, if any, developed under
[Subtitle 8-9A] TITLE 8, SUBTITLE 9A of [this title] THE NATURAL
RESOURCES ARTICLE for a particular watershed, shall meet the
requirements established by the Department under § [8-11A-03]
4-203 of this subtitle, and shall be consistent with the purposes
of this subtitle.

[8-11A-03] 4-203.

(a)  The Department OF THE ENVIRONMENT shall implement the
provisions of this subtitle and shall consult the Department of
[Health and Mental Hygiene] NATURAL RESOURCES from time to time
concerning the impact of stormwater on waters of the State.

(b)  By July 1, 1983, the Department shall adopt rules and
regulations which establish criteria and procedures for

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