Maryland Public Safety Section 12-916

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in § 12-915(e) of this subtitle, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation against a person who:

            (1)      violates this subtitle;

            (2)      violates a regulation adopted or order issued under this subtitle; or

            (3)      operates in the State a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by an owner-user inspection service as provided by this subtitle, without a certificate.

      (b)      In assessing the appropriateness of a civil penalty under this section, the Commissioner shall give due consideration to:

            (1)      the nature or gravity of the violation;

            (2)      the person's good faith; and

            (3)      the person's history of previous violations.

      (c)      (1)      A person may request a hearing before the Commissioner or the Commissioner's authorized representative to contest a proposed penalty or an alleged violation of this subtitle.

            (2)      The Commissioner shall adopt regulations as reasonably necessary to carry out this subsection.