(A) The Administration shall, through the authority of this chapter and COMAR 26.17.01 use enforcement action when erosion and sediment control violations occur.
(B) Enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Issuance of a corrective action order;
(2) Issuance of a stop work order, the extent of which is determined by the inspection agency;
(3) Issuance of a penalty or fine as allowed; and
(4) Referral for legal action.
(C) The Permits and Inspections Office may deny the issuance of any permits to an applicant when it determines that the applicant is not in compliance with the provision of the grading permits or approved erosion and sediment control plan.
(D) The Administration shall stop work on a site where land disturbance is occurring without an approved erosion and sediment control plan. Measures shall be required to be implemented to prevent off-site sedimentation.
(1986 Code, § 257-6) (Ord. —, passed 1-25-1972; Am. Ord. 12-4-1972; Am. Ord. —, passed 2-5-2013)