Maryland § 8-8A-12
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-8A-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-8A-12.
(a) In addition to any other action authorized under this subtitle, the Department may impose administrative penalties up to $5,000 per day, not to exceed $50,000 in total penalties, for a violation of this subtitle, regulations adopted under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit.
(b) The penalty shall be assessed with consideration given to:
(1) The willfulness of the violation;
(2) The extent to which the existence of the violation was known to the violator but uncorrected by the violator;
(3) The extent to which the violator exercised reasonable care;
(4) The extent to which the violation resulted in actual harm to the environment or to human health or safety;
(5) The nature and degree of injury to or interference with general welfare, health, and property;
(6) The extent to which the current violation is part of a recurrent pattern of the same or similar type of violation committed by the violator; and
(7) The extent to which the violation creates the potential for harm to the environment or to human health or safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-8A-12
What does Maryland Code § 8-8A-12 cover?
Section 8-8A-12 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-8A-12?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-8A-12" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-8A-12 apply to my situation?
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