Maryland Environment Section 9-699

      (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.