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§ 9-1505. Sanctions authorized

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2011

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 15. Cleaning Agents
Effective: October 1, 2011
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1505
§ 9-1505. Sanctions authorized
Currentness
Criminal action
(a)(1) Any person who uses a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
(2)(i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, any person who sells, distributes, or manufactures a cleaning agent in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(ii) Any person who knowingly sells or distributes for use or sale within the State a detergent for use in a household dishwashing machine in violation of § 9-1503(c) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
1. For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; or
2. For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $25,000.
Seizure and forfeiture
(b) The Department may seize any cleaning agent held for sale or distribution in violation of this subtitle. The seized cleaning agents are considered forfeited.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 526. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 285, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-1505, MD ENVIR § 9-1505
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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