§ 43-5. Applicable standards.

(a) Proof of knowledge not required.

The Commissioner may order appropriate relief under § 43-3 of this subtitle without proof that an owner, operator, or tenant knew of the existence of the public nuisance.

(b) Discontinuance not a bar to relief.

Evidence that the nuisance has been discontinued at the time notice was provided or at the time of the hearing does not bar the Commissioner from imposing appropriate relief under § 43-3 of this subtitle.