Section 14-301 – “Department” Defined
“Department” means the Department of the Environment.
Section 14-302 – Subtitle Applicable to Prince George’s County Only
The provisions of this subtitle apply only to the storage of natural or artificial gas and petroleum products in Prince George’s County.
Section 14-303 – Rules and Regulations; Protection of Waters
The Department shall prescribe rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this subtitle, and any permit to drill, bore, drive, dig, or otherwise conduct any operation for the storage of natural or artificial gas or petroleum products and their derivatives may contain the restrictions the Department determines necessary in the public interest to protect […]
Section 14-304 – Regulations in Addition to Rules of Department
The following regulations are additional to the regulations prescribed by the Department and do not limit the regulatory authority of the Department granted under § 14-303 of this subtitle: (1) Every applicant for a storage permit shall, at the time of application, file with the Department a surety bond in the amount of $1,000, payable to […]
Section 14-305 – Permit for Drilling, Digging, etc., for Underground Storage Area — Required
A person may not drill, bore, drive, dig, or otherwise conduct any operation for the purpose of obtaining access to a pocket or other underground area for the purpose of storing natural or artificial gas or petroleum products and their derivatives, unless a permit for the operation, construction, and storage has been first obtained from […]
Section 14-306 – Permit for Drilling, Digging, etc., for Underground Storage Area — Map of Engineer or Geologist to Show Location; Review of Permit Application by Department; Grant or Denial
Every application for a permit shall be accompanied by at least two copies of an accurate map prepared by a competent engineer or geologist showing the location, extent, and depth of the proposed storage place and of all wells drilled or proposed to be drilled to the storage place. A copy of the map shall […]
Section 14-307 – Injunctive Relief
The provisions of this subtitle are enforceable by proceedings in the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County to obtain injunctive relief.
Section 14-308 – Penalty
Any person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction subject to a fine of not more than $500.