2013 Maryland Code
ENVIRONMENT
§ 9-268 - Penalty for violation of subtitle, regulations, etc

§9-268.

Except for violations of Part III of this subtitle and violations enforced under §§ 9-229(b), 9-267, and 9-268.1 of this subtitle, the provisions of §§ 9-334 through 9-344 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of:

(1) This subtitle;

(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or

(3) Any order or permit issued under this subtitle.

§ 9-268 - 1. Violation of § 9-228

(a) In general. -- In addition to other penalties authorized under this subtitle:

(1) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both;

(2) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle for monetary or financial gain is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and

(3) A person who violates § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, or a regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 10,000.

(b) Attorney General represents State. --

(1) The Attorney General shall represent the State in every case arising under § 9-228 of this subtitle.

(2) This subsection may not limit or affect the power of State's Attorneys under § 15-102 of the Criminal Procedure Article.