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Maryland Code, Environment § 17-403

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense.

(b)(1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title.

(2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.

(c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under § 5-203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.

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