§ 35-2 Enforcement of notice.
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. 7, § 35-2 (2026)
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(a)In general.
Any one or a combination of the following actions may be taken to enforce a violation notice.
(b)Stop work order.
If a violation persists after issuance of a violation notice, the Department may issue a stop work order for the site.
(c)Bond forfeiture; other action.
If reasonable efforts to correct the violation have not been undertaken, the Department may:
(1)
cause the performance bond or other security to be forfeited; and
(2)
refer the matter for legal action, including pursuit of criminal and civil penalties under <cite data-path="|7|§35-9">§ 35-9 of this subtitle</cite>.
(d)Civil liability.
In addition to any other sanction under this Division III, a person who fails to install or maintain erosion and sediment controls in accordance with an approved plan is liable in a civil action to the City or the State, as the case may be, for damages in an amount equal to double the cost of installing or maintaining the controls.
History: Ord. 13-095