# Environment (GEN)

## Title 17. Marine Contractors

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 17-401

An individual or entity may not conduct, attempt to conduct, or offer to conduct any marine contractor services unless the individual or entity is licensed by the Board to perform the services.

#### Section 17-402

Unless authorized to perform marine contractor services under this title, an individual or entity may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual or entity is authorized to perform marine contractor services in the State. 

#### Section 17-403

(a)

  (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

  (2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense.

(b)

  (1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title.

  (2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.

(c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under Sec. 5-203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)