Except as otherwise provided under subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the provisions of §§ 9–334 through 9–344 of this title apply to enforce violations of: This subtitle; Any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or Any order issued under this subtitle. A producer or producer responsibility organization that violates this subtitle is subject to: For a first violation, an administrative penalty of $5,000; For a second violation, an administrative penalty of $10,000; and For a third or subsequent violation, a civil penalty of $20,000. A penalty may not be imposed on a producer under this section unless: The Department first issues a written notice of violation to the producer; and The violation is not corrected within 60 days after receipt of the written notice. After the 60–day period specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection, each day that a violation continues is a separate violation. If, based on the annual report submitted under § 9–2509 of this subtitle, the performance goals established under § 9–2505(c)(1)(iii) of this subtitle have not been achieved, the Department may impose an administrative penalty, not to exceed $250,000, on the producer responsibility organization. Any penalty collected by the Department under this section shall be paid into the State Recycling Trust Fund established under § 9–1707 of this title.