# Environment (GEN)

## Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances

### Subtitle 4. Asbestos Removal

#### Section 6-422

(a)

  (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 to be collected in a civil action.

  (2) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subsection.

  (3) If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this subtitle.

(b) A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject:

  (1) For a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or

  (2) For a second or subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $25,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(c) Any penalties and fines collected under this subtitle shall be paid into the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund, established under Sec. 6-425 of this subtitle, and used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.

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