§ 14-120. Penalties

MD Env Code § 14-120 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    For each offense, any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine of:

(1)    Up to $50,000;

(2)    An amount sufficient to cover the cost of damages resulting from all of the following caused by the permittee, including a contractor of the permittee:

(i)    Any oil or gas spill;

(ii)    Any other discharge; and

(iii)    Any violation of this subtitle; and

(3)    Costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

(b)    Any penalty imposed under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalties provided by law.