# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 12. Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions

### Subtitle 9. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act

#### Section 12-916

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 12-915(e) of this subtitle, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation against a person who:

  (1) violates this subtitle;

  (2) violates a regulation adopted or order issued under this subtitle; or

  (3) operates in the State a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by an owner-user inspection service as provided by this subtitle, without a certificate.

(b) In assessing the appropriateness of a civil penalty under this section, the Commissioner shall give due consideration to:

  (1) the nature or gravity of the violation;

  (2) the person's good faith; and

  (3) the person's history of previous violations.

(c)

  (1) A person may request a hearing before the Commissioner or the Commissioner's authorized representative to contest a proposed penalty or an alleged violation of this subtitle.

  (2) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations as reasonably necessary to carry out this subsection.

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