Section 8-507 – Injunctions
(a) The Department may bring an action for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued by the Department under this title. (b) On a showing that any person is violating or is about to violate this title or any regulation, order, or license […]
Section 8-508 – Judicial Review of Final Decision of Department
(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in connection with an order or license issued under this title may take a direct judicial appeal. (b) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions under Title 10 of the State Government Article.
Section 8-509 – Prohibited Acts; Penalties
(a) (1) A person who fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with any provision of this title, or with any regulation adopted under this title, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (2) Before any prosecution is begun under this subsection, […]
Section 8-510 – Imposition of Penalties by Department
(a) In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity and after an opportunity for a hearing which may be waived in writing by the person accused of a violation, the Department may impose a penalty for violation of any provision of this title, or any regulation, order, plan for compliance, registration, certificate, […]
Section 8-511 – Enforcement of Subtitle by Attorney General
The Attorney General shall take charge of, prosecute, and defend on behalf of this State every case arising under the provisions of this title, including the recovery of penalties.
Section 8-512 – Remedies Not Exclusive
The pursuit of a remedy under this title may not preclude the Department or the Attorney General from pursuing other remedies under this title.
Section 8-601 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Radiation Act”.
Section 8-502 – Issuance of Written Complaint by Department
(a) The Department shall issue a written complaint if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the complaint is directed has violated: (1) This title; (2) Any regulation adopted under this title; (3) Any lawful order issued by the Department under this title; or (4) Any applicable provision of any general or specific license or […]
Section 8-503 – Issuance of Order or Notice by Department
(a) After or concurrently with service of a complaint under this subtitle, the Department may: (1) Issue an order that requires the person to whom it is directed to take corrective action within a time set in the order; (2) Send a written notice that requires the person to whom it is directed to file a written report […]
Section 8-504 – Service of Notice, Order, or Other Instrument
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided, any notice, order, or other instrument issued by or under authority of the Department under this subtitle may be served in accordance with § 1–204 of this article. (2) Proof of service may be made by the sworn statement or affidavit of the person who mailed the notice, order, or other instrument. […]