# Environment (GEN)

## Title 7. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances

### Subtitle 5. Voluntary Cleanup Program

#### Section 7-515

(a) The provisions of Sec.Sec. 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of:

  (1) This subtitle; or

  (2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(b) Any action taken by the Department under this subtitle at a site under active enforcement may not:

  (1) Negate the terms and conditions of any outstanding active enforcement order, decree, judgment, permit, or other document that addresses environmental contamination at the site; or

  (2) Relieve any person who is the subject of an active enforcement action from liability for penalties under the enforcement action.

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