# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 2. Regulation by State

#### Section 9-268.1

(a) In addition to other penalties authorized under this subtitle:

  (1) A person who violates Sec. 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both;

  (2) A person who violates Sec. 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle for monetary or financial gain is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and

  (3) A person who violates Sec. 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, or a regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under Sec. 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

(b)

  (1) The Attorney General shall represent the State in every case arising under Sec. 9-228 of this subtitle.

  (2) This subsection may not limit or affect the power of State's Attorneys under Sec. 15-102 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

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