§ 4–112
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 4-112 (2026)
Title 4. Water Management
Subtitle 1. Sediment Control
§ 4–112LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department shall give notice and hold any hearing under this subtitle in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)
(1)
Any request for a hearing on an order issued under § 4–109(b)(1) of this subtitle or a stop work order under § 4–110(a) of this subtitle or a notice issued under § 4–109(b)(2) of this subtitle shall be made in writing no later than 10 working days after being served with the order.
(2)
If a request for a hearing on a stop work order issued under § 4–110(a) of this subtitle is made under this subsection, the Department shall:
(i)
Hold the hearing no later than 10 working days after receiving the request; and
(ii)
Render a decision within 10 working days after the hearing.
(c)
The Department may make a verbatim record of the proceedings of any hearing held under this subtitle.
(d)
(1)
In connection with any hearing under this subtitle, the Department may:
(i)
Subpoena any person or evidence; and
(ii)
Order a witness to give evidence.
(2)
A subpoenaed witness shall receive the same fees and mileage reimbursement as if the hearing were part of a civil action.
(3)
If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or order issued under this subsection, on petition of the Department, a circuit court, by order, may:
(i)
Compel obedience to the Department’s order or subpoena; or
(ii)
Compel testimony or the production of evidence.
(4)
The court may punish as a contempt any failure to obey its order issued under this section.