Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
ENVIRONMENT |
TITLE 7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
SUBTITLE 5. VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM |
§ 7-515. Enforcement provisions
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(a) In general. -- The provisions of § 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of:
(1) This subtitle; or
(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle.
(b) Limitations. -- Any action taken by the Department under this subtitle at a site under active enforcement may not:
(1) Negate the terms and conditions of any outstanding active enforcement order, decree, judgment, permit, or other document that addresses environmental contamination at the site; or
(2) Relieve any person who is the subject of an active enforcement action from liability for penalties under the enforcement action.