§ 11–208
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 11-208 (2026)
Title 11. Liquefied Gas Facilities and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
Subtitle 2. Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
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(a)
The Commission may impose on a person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted in accordance with this subtitle a civil penalty that does not exceed the maximum penalties provided in 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act).
(b)
Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.
(c)
To determine the amount of a penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider:
(1)
the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation;
(2)
with respect to the violator:
(i)
the degree of culpability;
(ii)
any history of prior violations;
(iii)
the ability to pay;
(iv)
any effect on the ability to continue doing business; and
(v)
good faith in attempting to comply; and
(3)
other matters that justice requires.