§ 5.5-116
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 5.5-116 (2026)
Title 5.5. Railroad Safety and Health
Subtitle 1
§ 5.5-116LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner is of the opinion that a railroad company has violated this title or a regulation or health and safety standard adopted or order issued to carry out this title, the Commissioner or authorized representative of the Commissioner shall, with reasonable promptness, issue a citation to the railroad company.
(b)
Each citation under this section shall:
(1)
describe, with particularity, the nature of the alleged violation;
(2)
refer to the provision of this title, order, regulation, or health and safety standard that the railroad company is alleged to have violated; and
(3)
set a reasonable period for abatement and correction of the alleged violation.
(c)
In accordance with any regulation that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title, a railroad company that is issued a citation shall prominently post the citation or a copy of it as set forth in regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
(d)
No citation may be issued after 6 months after the occurrence of a violation.