§ 9–1505
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-1505 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 15. Cleaning Agents
§ 9–1505LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Any person who uses a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
(2)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any person who sells, distributes, or manufactures a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(ii)
Any person who knowingly sells or distributes for use or sale within the State a detergent for use in a household dishwashing machine in violation of § 9–1503(c) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; or
(2)
For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $25,000.
(b)
The Department may seize any cleaning agent held for sale or distribution in violation of this subtitle. The seized cleaning agents are considered forfeited.