Maryland Code, Environment § 9-2405

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

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the provisions of §§ 9-334 through 9-344 of this title apply to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order issued under this subtitle.

(b) Any penalty collected by the Department under this section shall be paid into the Maryland Clean Water Fund established under § 9-320 of this title.

(c)(1) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to:

(i) A civil penalty up to $2,500 for each violation; and

(ii) An administrative penalty up to $2,500 for each violation, but not exceeding $100,000 total.

(2) Each day a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

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