§ 3-11 Suspension of permit.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 25, § 3-11 (2026)
§ 3-11 Suspension of permit.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Grounds for suspension.
A user’s wastewater discharge permit may be suspended:
(1)
for any violation of <cite data-path="|25">this article</cite> or applicable state and federal regulations; or
(2)
for failure to act in strict accordance with the conditions of the user’s wastewater discharge permit, including:
(i)
failing to report or inaccurately reporting wastewater constituents and characteristics or changes therein;
(ii)
refusing right of entry guaranteed by §§ <cite data-path="|25|§4-8">4-8</cite> and <cite data-path="|25|§21-5">21-5</cite> of <cite data-path="|25">this article</cite>;
(iii)
failing to reapply for a permit or to request a required permit modification; or
(iv)
failing to pay the required permit fee.
(b)Procedure.
(1)
The Director shall provide prior notice of the suspension as is in his opinion reasonably permitted by the circumstances.
(2)
If such notice does not conform to §§ <cite data-path="|25|§21-6">21-6</cite> and <cite data-path="|25|§22-1">22-1</cite> of <cite data-path="|25">this article</cite> and the suspension is expected to continue or has continued in effect for more than 48 hours, the Director shall provide notice as set forth in said §§ 21-6 and 22-1 after the suspensions have taken effect.
(3)
This provision is in addition to statutes, rules, or regulations authorizing termination of service, including termination of existing wastewater connections, for delinquency in payment.
History: Ord. 84-129
History: Ord. 91-775