§ 9–1906
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-1906 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 19. Toxics in Packaging
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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 package or packaging component 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 to require the removal of a package or packaging component from sale or promotional use within the State against:
(1)
Any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle; and
(2)
A manufacturer who fails to certify on request of the Department that a package or packaging component produced by the manufacturer is in compliance with or is exempt under the provisions of this subtitle.