# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 4. Drinking Water

#### Section 9-414

(a) The Department may issue an order or notice if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that a person to whom the order or notice is directed has violated:

  (1) This subtitle;

  (2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

  (3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.

(b) An order or notice issued under this subtitle shall:

  (1) Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;

  (2) State the alleged facts that constitute the violation;

  (3) State the actions necessary to correct the violation and the time allowed for corrections;  and

  (4) State the procedure for requesting a hearing to respond to the violation alleged in the order.

(c) If the person served with an order does not request a hearing within 30 days, the order becomes a final order.

(d) Any notice or order issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:

  (1) In accordance with Sec. 1-204 of this article; or

  (2) By publication.

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