§ 9-521. Penalties

MD Env Code § 9-521 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A State or local authority that violates any provisions of § 9-512(b) or (d) of this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $100 to be collected in a civil action brought by the Department in the circuit court for any county. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.

(b)    A civil penalty imposed under this section does not bar any other applicable relief or penalty.

(c)    (1)    An applicant who violates § 9-510(b)(9) of this subtitle, or who violates any regulation adopted under § 9-510(b)(9) of this subtitle, is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per violation to be collected in a civil action filed by the Department in the circuit court for any county.

(2)    Each day a violation continues under this subsection constitutes a separate violation of this subsection.