§ 6–1204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1204 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 12. Brominated Flame Retardants
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(a)
(1)
Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, shall be liable to the State for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding a total of $10,000 for any action.
(2)
Each product or flame-retardant part of a product in violation constitutes a separate violation.
(3)
The State shall recover the civil penalties under this subsection in a civil action in any county.
(b)
Any person who previously has been assessed a civil penalty under this section and who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000.
(c)
The Department may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle.