§ 5–10A-02
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 5-10A-02 (2026)
Title 5. Water Resources
Subtitle 10A. Junkyards and Related Facilities
§ 5–10A-02LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who owns, maintains, or causes to be maintained a junkyard, automotive dismantler and recycler facility, scrap metal processing facility, or automobile graveyard that lawfully existed on January 1, 1972 and that adjoins a river, stream, or other body of water shall:
(1)
Store and maintain trash, junk, automobiles, or automobile parts to prevent the dumping, depositing, or transporting of this matter into the waters of the State;
(2)
Inform the Department and the Administration of provisions planned or made to prevent the dumping, depositing, or transporting of this matter into the waters of the State; and
(3)
Comply with the standards and specifications of the Administration relating to:
(i)
The erection of retaining walls; or
(ii)
The use of devices or procedures to restrain the dumping, depositing, or transporting of this matter into the waters of the State.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.