§ 16-4-303. Maintenance.

(a) Generally. The property owner shall perform preventive maintenance to ensure that a stormwater management system is functioning properly. The Department shall inspect all stormwater management practices during the first year of operation and every three years thereafter to ensure that preventive and routine maintenance is performed.

(b) Inspection reports. The Department shall prepare and keep maintenance inspection records for all stormwater management systems as required by COMAR 26.17.02.11 and the County Procedures Manual.

(c) Immediate danger. If, on inspection by the Department, the condition of a stormwater management practice presents an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or the natural environment because of an unsafe condition or improper maintenance, the Department shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the practice safe. Any cost incurred by the County shall be billed to the property owner and shall be paid within 30 days of the date of the bill, and any amount unpaid 30 days after the date of the bill shall be collected as provided in § 1-8-101 of this Code.

(Bill No. 58-10; Bill No. 74-11; Bill No. 23-17)