# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 5. County Water and Sewerage Plans

#### Section 9-521

(a) A State or local authority that violates any provisions of Sec. 9-512(b) or (d) of this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $100 to be collected in a civil action brought by the Department in the circuit court for any county. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.

(b) A civil penalty imposed under this section does not bar any other applicable relief or penalty.

(c)

  (1) An applicant who violates Sec. 9-510(b)(9) of this subtitle, or who violates any regulation adopted under Sec. 9-510(b)(9) of this subtitle, is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per violation to be collected in a civil action filed by the Department in the circuit court for any county.

  (2) Each day a violation continues under this subsection constitutes a separate violation of this subsection.

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