Maryland Environment Section 6-1112

      (a)      Any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle may contract with a private or public entity or may form an association for preparation and maintenance of a unit management program or for performance of its responsibilities required under a unit management program, including appointment of an agent, allocation of costs, and indemnification.

      (b)      Nothing in this section may be interpreted to relieve or to protect any person bearing responsibility under this subtitle from liability for violation of this subtitle due to nonperformance by a responsible entity or agent.