2013 Maryland Code
ENVIRONMENT
§ 9-1505 - Penalties for violation


MD Env Code § 9-1505 (2013) What's This?

§9-1505.

(a) (1) Any person who uses a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any person who sells, distributes, or manufactures a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(ii) Any person who knowingly sells or distributes for use or sale within the State a detergent for use in a household dishwashing machine in violation of § 9-1503(c) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

1. For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; or

2. For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $25,000.

(b) The Department may seize any cleaning agent held for sale or distribution in violation of this subtitle. The seized cleaning agents are considered forfeited.

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