# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 22. Expanded Polystyrene

#### Section 9-2206

(a) A unit of county government shall enforce Sec. 9-2203 of this subtitle.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a county may impose a penalty not exceeding $250 on:

  (1) A person who violates Sec. 9-2203(a) of this subtitle; or

  (2) A food service business that violates Sec. 9-2203(b) of this subtitle.

(c) A penalty may not be imposed under this section unless:

  (1) The unit of county government first issues a written notice of violation to the person or the food service business; and

  (2) The violation is not corrected within 3 months of receipt of the written notice.

(d) A unit of county government shall notify the Department of any violation of Sec. 9-2203 of this subtitle.

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