Ch. 306                              LAWS OF MARYLAND

[21-402] 13-402.

A political subdivision of this State may not require as a
condition to practicing well drilling:                                           

(1)  Any authorization other than as provided in this
title; or

(2)  Any additional performance bond or contractor's
liability insurance.

[21-403] 13-403.

(a)  At the request of the Board or the Department, the
Attorney General shall bring an action for an injunction against
any person who violates any provision of this title or any order
or permit issued by the Board or the Department under this title.

(b)  In any action for an injunction under this section, any
finding of the Board after a hearing is prima facie evidence of
each fact the Board determines.

(c)  On a showing that any person is violating or. is about
to violate any order or permit issued by the Board or . the
Department, a court shall grant an injunction without requiring a
showing of a lack of an adequate remedy at law.

(d)  If an emergency exists that creates imminent danger to
the public health or welfare or the environment, the Attorney
General at the request of the Board or the Department may
institute a civil action for an immediate injunction to stop any
pollution or other activity that is causing the danger.                     

[21-404] 13-404.

The Attorney General shall represent this State in each case
that arises under this title, including the recovery of
penalties.

Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

[21-501] 13-501.

A person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to
practice well drilling unless licensed by the Board.

[21-502] 13-502.

Unless authorized to practice well drilling under this
title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by
description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise
that the person is authorized to practice well drilling in this
State.

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