# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 06 — Diseases

### Chapter 06 — Communicable Disease Prevention — Handling, Treatment, and Disposal of Special Medical Waste

#### Regulation .08 Enforcement.

*COMAR 10.06.06.08*

A. The Secretary may enter the property of any person who generates, handles, treats, or disposes of special medical waste to investigate a complaint the Secretary receives regarding the handling, treatment, or disposal of special medical waste.

B. Criminal Penalties.

  (1) A person who violates these regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

  (2) Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.

C. In addition to any penalty under §B, if a person violates these regulations, the Secretary may suspend or revoke any license, permit, or certificate issued to the person under the Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.