Maryland Environment Section 6-422

      (a)      (1)      A person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 to be collected in a civil action.

            (2)      Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subsection.

            (3)      If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this subtitle.

      (b)      A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject:

            (1)      For a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or

            (2)      For a second or subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $25,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.