Section 16-502 – Civil Action
(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation, permit, license, or order issued under this title shall be liable for a penalty not exceeding $10,000, which may be recovered in a civil action. (2) In imposing a penalty under this subsection, the court may consider the factors in § 9-342(b)(2)(ii) of this […]
Section 16-503 – Violations
(a) Whenever the Department believes a violation of any provision of this title or any regulation has occurred, the Department shall cause a written complaint to be served upon the alleged violator. The complaint shall specify the provision of law or regulation allegedly violated and the alleged fact that constitutes the violation. Subsequent to or concurrent […]
Section 17-201 – Marine Contractors Licensing Board
(a) There is a Marine Contractors Licensing Board in the Department. (b) Subject to the provisions of this title, the Board is responsible for the licensing and regulation of individuals and entities that provide marine contractor services in the State.
Section 17-202 – Composition; Oath; Term; Removal
(a) (1) The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Of the seven members: (i) One shall be employed by the Department; (ii) One shall be employed by the Department of Natural Resources; (iii) Three shall be licensed marine contractors and shall include: […]
Section 17-203 – Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary annually. (b) The Board shall determine the manner of the election of officers.
Section 17-204 – Meetings; Reimbursement for Expenses; Staff
(a) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines. (b) Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (c) The Board may employ staff in accordance with the State budget.
Section 17-205 – Duties
(a) The Board may: (1) Recommend regulations for adoption by the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this title; and (2) Make inquiries and conduct an investigation regarding any applicant for a license. (b) The Board shall: (1) Carry out the provisions of this title; (2) Collect and account for the fees provided for under this title; and (3) Keep a […]
Section 17-206 – Fees
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services that the Board provides. (2) The fees imposed by the Board shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the costs of maintaining the Board. (b) The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title into the Wetlands […]
Section 16-306 – Judicial Review of Administrative Appeal
(a) (1) Any person who has a recorded interest in land affected by any regulation adopted under this subtitle may appeal the regulation or designation of the person’s land as wetland to the circuit court in the county where the land is located. (2) The appeal shall be filed within 30 days after the later to occur: (i) Notice […]
Section 17-301 – License Required; Exceptions
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board as a marine contractor or be employed by an individual or entity that is licensed as a marine contractor before the person may: (1) Perform marine contractor services in the State; or (2) Solicit to perform marine contractor services in the State. […]