Md. Code, Environment § 14-120
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 14-120, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§14–120.
Official statutory text
(a) For each offense, any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine of:
(1) Up to $50,000;
(2) An amount sufficient to cover the cost of damages resulting from all of the following caused by the permittee, including a contractor of the permittee:
(i) Any oil or gas spill;
(ii) Any other discharge; and
(iii) Any violation of this subtitle; and
(3) Costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
(b) Any penalty imposed under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
(1) Up to $50,000;
(2) An amount sufficient to cover the cost of damages resulting from all of the following caused by the permittee, including a contractor of the permittee:
(i) Any oil or gas spill;
(ii) Any other discharge; and
(iii) Any violation of this subtitle; and
(3) Costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
(b) Any penalty imposed under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
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