WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                        Ch. 6

both, and, in addition, may be enjoined from continuing the
violation. If the conviction is for a violation committed after a
first conviction of the person under this subsection, punishment
shall be by a fine of not more than $50,000 per day of violation
or by imprisonment not exceeding two years or both, and in
addition, the person may be enjoined from continuing the
violation. Each day upon which A violation occurs constitutes a
separate offense.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Omitted word in § 4-417(b) of the Environment
Article.

Occurred: Ch. 4, Acts of the First Special Session of
1973.

4-418.

Any person who violates [subsections (a) or (b) of § 4-410]
§ 4-410(A) OR (B) OF THIS SUBTITLE is guilty of a misdemeanor and
on conviction is subject to a fine or imprisonment or both for
each offense as provided in § 4-417(b) of this [title] SUBTITLE.
Any vessel from which oil is discharged in violation of §
4-410(a) OF THIS SUBTITLE is liable for the pecuniary penalty
specified in § 4-417(d) of this [title] SUBTITLE. Clearance of a
vessel from a port of the State may be withheld until the penalty
is paid. The penalty constitutes a lien on the vessel.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Stylistic error errors in § 4-418 of the
Environment Article.

Occurred: Ch. 4, Acts of the First Special Session of
1973.

6-422.

(b) A person who previously has been assessed a civil
penalty under this subtitle and who 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.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

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