(a) The Department may issue a show-cause order or a corrective order under this section if the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to whom the order is directed has violated:
(1) This title;
(2) Any rule or regulation adopted under this title;
(3) Any plan for compliance issued under this title; or
(4) Any permit or registration issued under § 2-401 of this title.
(b) The Department is not required to issue a show-cause order or a corrective order before enforcing this title by injunction or civil penalty under this subtitle.