Section 13-312 – Judicial Review
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Section 13-313 – Reissuance of License
On the affirmative vote of at least 5 members of the Board, the Board may reinstate a license or reissue a license to any person whose license has been suspended.
Section 13-401 – Powers of Units of This State
This title does not affect any authority of a political subdivision of this State or any other unit of this State to adopt or enforce laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations that govern wells or the use of water.
Section 13-402 – Requirements by Political Subdivisions Prohibited
A political subdivision of this State may not require as a condition to practicing well drilling: (1) Any authorization other than as provided in this title; or (2) Any additional performance bond or contractor’s liability insurance.
Section 13-403 – Injunctive Relief
(a) At the request of the Board or the Department, the Attorney General shall bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this title or any order or permit issued by the Board or the Department under this title. (b) In any action for an injunction under this section, any finding […]
Section 13-404 – Attorney General Responsible for Cases
The Attorney General shall represent this State in each case that arises under this title, including the recovery of penalties.
Section 13-501 – Practicing Without License
A person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice well drilling unless licensed by the Board.
Section 13-502 – Misrepresentation
Unless authorized to practice well drilling under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice well drilling in this State.
Section 13-505 – Penalties — Misdemeanor; Fines
(a) A person who violates any provision of this title or of any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject: (1) To a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both; or (2) To a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or […]
Section 13-506 – Penalties — Civil Penalties
(a) Instead of or in addition to any other penalties under this title, the Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates § 13-501 or § 13-502 of this subtitle in an amount not exceeding $1,000 per day for all violations cited on a single day. (b) In setting the amount of the civil […]