§ 3-11. Suspension of permit.

(a) Grounds for suspension.

A user's wastewater discharge permit may be suspended:

(1) for any violation of this article or applicable state and federal regulations; or

(2) for failure to act in strict accordance with the conditions of the user's wastewater discharge permit, including:

(i) failing to report or inaccurately reporting wastewater constituents and characteristics or changes therein;

(ii) refusing right of entry guaranteed by §§ 4-8 and 21-5 of this article;

(iii) failing to reapply for a permit or to request a required permit modification; or

(iv) failing to pay the required permit fee.

(b) Procedure.

(1) The Director shall provide prior notice of the suspension as is in his opinion reasonably permitted by the circumstances.

(2) If such notice does not conform to §§ 21-6 and 22-1 of this article and the suspension is expected to continue or has continued in effect for more than 48 hours, the Director shall provide notice as set forth in said §§ 21-6 and 22-1 after the suspensions have taken effect.

(3) This provision is in addition to statutes, rules, or regulations authorizing termination of service, including termination of existing wastewater connections, for delinquency in payment.