# Environment (GEN)

## Title 13. Well Drillers

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous

#### Section 13-401

This title does not affect any authority of a political subdivision of this State or any other unit of this State to adopt or enforce laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations that govern wells or the use of water.

#### Section 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.

#### Section 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.

#### Section 13-404

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

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)