Maryland § 2-612
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-612, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-612.
(a) The Secretary may adopt rules and regulations that:
(1) Are patterned after § 120 of the federal Clean Air Act and the federal regulations adopted under § 120 of the federal Clean Air Act; and
(2) Specify:
(i) The circumstances under which a person who violates this title is subject to a noncompliance penalty equal to the economic benefit that accrues to the person because of noncompliance;
(ii) The method of calculating the noncompliance penalty;
(iii) The manner of payment of the noncompliance penalty; and
(iv) The circumstances under which a noncompliance penalty collected under this section is subject to rebate.
(b) (1) If a person fails to pay a noncompliance penalty in a timely manner, the Secretary may require the person to pay an additional nonpayment penalty for each quarter that the noncompliance penalty remains unpaid.
(2) The nonpayment penalty shall equal 20 percent of the total of the person’s noncompliance penalties and nonpayment penalties that remain unpaid at the beginning of the quarter.
(c) If a person fails to pay a noncompliance penalty or nonpayment penalty imposed under this section, the Department may bring an action to collect the penalty in the same manner as a civil penalty is collected under § 2-610 of this subtitle.
(d) An action under this section to collect a noncompliance penalty is in addition to and not instead of:
(1) An action under § 2-609 of this subtitle; or
(2) Any other relief under this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-612
What does Maryland Code § 2-612 cover?
Section 2-612 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 § 2-612?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-612" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 2-612 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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