# § 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.

## § 35-2 Enforcement of notice.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 35-2 (2026)

(a) Any one or a combination of the following actions may be taken to enforce a violation notice.

(b) If a violation persists after issuance of a violation notice, the Department may issue a stop work order for the site.

(c) 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) 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*