Md. Code, Environment § 17-403

in effect

(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense. (b) (1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title. (2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. (c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under § 5–203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen&section=17-403&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026