§ 6-422. Penalties.

   (a) Civil penalty. --

   (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $ 25,000 to be collected in a civil action.

   (2) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subsection.

   (3) If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this subtitle.

(b) Criminal penalty. -- A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject:

   (1) For a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $ 20,000; or

   (2) For a second or subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $ 25,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(c) Payment of penalties and fines into Asbestos Worker Protection Fund. -- Any penalties and fines collected under this subtitle shall be paid into the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund, established under § 6-425 of this subtitle, and used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 810A; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1985, ch. 696; 1988, ch. 6, § 1; 1990, ch. 130; 2003, ch. 212; 2012, chs. 278, 279.