§ 14–120

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 14-120 (2026)

Title 14. Gas and Oil

Subtitle 1. In General

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(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:

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(1)

Up to $50,000;

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(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:

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(i)

Any oil or gas spill;

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(ii)

Any other discharge; and

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(iii)

Any violation of this subtitle; and

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(3)

Costs imposed in the discretion of the court.