§ 35-2. Enforcement of notice.

(a) In general.

Any one or a combination of the following actions may be taken to enforce a violation notice.

(b) Stop work order.

If a violation persists after issuance of a violation notice, the Department may issue a stop work order for the site.

(c) Bond forfeiture; other action.

If reasonable efforts to correct the violation have not been undertaken, the Department may:

(1) cause the performance bond or other security to be forfeited; and

(2) refer the matter for legal action, including pursuit of criminal and civil penalties under § 35-9 of this subtitle.

(d) Civil liability.

In addition to any other sanction under this Division III, a person who fails to install or maintain erosion and sediment controls in accordance with an approved plan is liable in a civil action to the City or the State, as the case may be, for damages in an amount equal to double the cost of installing or maintaining the controls.