1. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of § 21-220(b)(4), § 21-228, or § 21-259.3 of this title.

2. (b) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

   1. (1) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or
   2. (2) If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

3. (c) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title:

   1. (1) Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and
   2. (2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.
4. (d) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

Added as Health-Environmental § 4-1215 by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 574, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 653, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 798, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Transferred to Health-General § 21-1215 by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 2004, c. 503, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2021, c. 773, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 774, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2024, c. 382, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 932, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 933, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.

Formerly Art. 43, § 187D.