§ 1-302. Penalties for the use of falsified or altered permits
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2008
Effective: October 1, 2008
MD Code, Environment, § 1-302
§ 1-302. Penalties for the use of falsified or altered permits
(a) A person who knowingly falsifies, alters, or causes another to falsify or alter any permit, license, or certificate issued or required pursuant to this article to demonstrate compliance with any environmental regulation, permit condition, or other regulatory requirement under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
(b) A person who knowingly possesses, displays, or submits to the Department or any other person any falsified or altered permit, license, or certificate issued or required pursuant to this article to demonstrate compliance with any environmental regulation, permit condition, or other regulatory requirement under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
(c) Any fine imposed in accordance with this section shall be ordered paid into any applicable special fund authorized to receive fines for violations of any section of this article that requires or authorizes the document that is the subject of this violation.
(d)(1) The Attorney General shall take charge of, investigate, prosecute, and defend on behalf of the State every case arising under the provisions of this section, including the recovery of any fines.
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Added by Acts 2006, c. 116, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 13, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.
MD Code, Environment, § 1-302, MD ENVIR § 1-302
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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