§ 27-5. Deficiencies.

(a) Notice of deficiency.

The department must promptly notify the owner of any deficiencies discovered from a maintenance inspection.

(b) Owner to correct.

The owner must correct the deficiencies:

(1) within 30 days of the notice; or

(2) by any other time to which the Department and the owner agree.

(c) Reinspection.

The Department must conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of all required repairs.

(d) Enforcement action.

If repairs are not made or are not done properly, the Department may take any enforcement action authorized by Subtitle 28 of this article or otherwise by law.

(e) Immediate danger to health or safety.

(1) If, after an inspection by the Department, the condition of a stormwater management facility is determined to present an immediate danger to the public health or safety, the Department may take whatever action is necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe.

(2) The Department may assess against the owner the costs incurred under this subsection.