{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-environment-17-403","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Environment § 17–403","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.\n(2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense.\n(b) (1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title.\n(2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.\n(c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under § 5–203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.","path":["Article - Environment"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen\u0026section=17-403","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:58Z","sha256":"b32d3058946ac3446d7ad5eb252b7a4313148d9bf6e65fc0b123bf3a0cfc69ac","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-environment-17-402","next":"us-md/md.-code-environment-17-501"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}