§ 17–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 17-403 (2026)
Title 17. Marine Contractors
Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 17–403LinkCopy Citation
(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 § 5–203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.