Sec. 26.11.24.09. Sanctions  


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  • A. A person who violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the sanctions set forth in Environment Article, Title 2, Annotated Code of Maryland. Each day of violation constitutes a separate violation. These sanctions in the Annotated Code of Maryland include:

    (1) Injunctive relief under Environment Article, §2-609;

    (2) Judicial penalties up to $25,000 per violation under Environment Article, §2-610;

    (3) Administrative penalties up to $2,500 per violation, limited to $50,000 per administrative action, under Environment Article, §2-610.1; and

    (4) Criminal penalties for knowing violations under Environment Article, §2-609.1.

    B. After this chapter is approved by EPA as an amendment to the State Implementation Plan, a person who violates any provision of this chapter may be subject to federal enforcement action.