§ 9-699. Prohibited acts; penalties

MD Env Code § 9-699 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not:

(1)    Interfere with an inspection made under authority of § 9-606 of this subtitle;

(2)    Violate § 9-661 of this subtitle by failing:

(i)    To maintain at least 1 sanitary toilet and wash basin as a part of any plumbing system that is used on any parcel after it is connected to a connector; or

(ii)    To disconnect and close each cesspool, sink, drain, and privy on a parcel after it is connected to a connector;

(3)    Violate a water conservation order;

(4)    Construct or operate an independent system in violation of § 9-664 of this subtitle;

(5)    Fail to move an obstruction in violation of § 9-669 of this subtitle;

(6)    Fail, in violation of § 9-697(a) of this subtitle, to perform any act required of that person in paying principal or interest on bonds issued under this subtitle;

(7)    Use, for any purpose other than repaying in accordance with this subtitle, any funds that, under this subtitle, are required to be used to pay principal and interest on bonds;

(8)    Violate § 9-698 of this subtitle;

(9)    Operate, or make any connection to a fire hydrant, unless the act is done:

(i)    With written permission of the sanitary commission; or

(ii)    By a fire department in discharge of its duties; or

(10)    Deface, damage, or obstruct a fire hydrant.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 30 days or both.