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Regulation .11 Enforcement Provision.

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A.
The Department may take enforcement action for failure to comply with:
(1)
The requirements of this chapter; or
(2)
Any order issued under Environment Article, §9-2505, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B.
Penalties.
(1)
A producer or PRO that violates Environment Article, §9-2505, Annotated Code of Maryland or this chapter is subject to:
(a)
For a first violation, an administrative penalty of $5,000;
(b)
For a second violation, an administrative penalty of $10,000; and
(c)
For a third or subsequent violation, a civil penalty of $20,000.
(2)
A penalty may not be imposed on a producer or PRO under this regulation unless:
(a)
The Department first issues a written notice of violation to the producer or PRO; and
(b)
The violation is not corrected within 60 days after receipt of written notice.
(3)
After the 60-day period specified under B(2) of this regulation, each day that the violation continues is a separate violation.
(4)
Any penalties collected by the Department under this regulation shall be paid into the State Recycling Trust Fund established under Environment Article, §9-1707, Annotated Code of Maryland