§ 8–506
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 8-506 (2026)
Title 8. Radiation
Subtitle 5. Enforcement
§ 8–506LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Unless the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order is a final order.
(2)
If the person served with an order under § 8-503(a)(1) of this subtitle makes a timely request for a hearing, the order becomes a final corrective order when the Department renders its decision following the hearing.
(b)
(1)
If the Department issues a notice under § 8-503(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle, the Department may not issue an order that requires corrective action by the person to whom the notice is directed until after the later of:
(i)
The time set for the hearing, if any; and
(ii)
The time set for filing of the report, if any.
(2)
After the time within which the Department may not issue a corrective order has passed, if the Department finds that a violation of this title has occurred, the Department shall issue an order that requires correction of the violation within a time set in the order.
(3)
Any order issued under this subsection is a final corrective order and the person to whom the order is directed is not entitled to a hearing before the Department as a result of the order.
(c)
The Department shall:
(1)
Take action to secure compliance with any final corrective order; and
(2)
If the terms of the final corrective order are violated or if a violation is not corrected within the time set in the order, sue to require correction of the violation.