Maryland Code, ENVIRONMENT 6-422
Terms Used In Maryland Code, ENVIRONMENT 6-422
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(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.