§ 6-422
174 words·~1 min read·
/md/environment/6-422A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
§6–422.
(1)A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 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.
(c)Any penalties and fines collected under this subtitle shall be paid into the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund, established under § 6–425 of this subtitle, and used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.