Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 10.06.06.08 - Enforcement

A. The Secretary may enter the property of any person who generates, handles, treats, or disposes of special medical waste to investigate a complaint the Secretary receives regarding the handling, treatment, or disposal of special medical waste.

B. Criminal Penalties.

(1) A person who violates these regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

(2) Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.

C. In addition to any penalty under §B, if a person violates these regulations, the Secretary may suspend or revoke any license, permit, or certificate issued to the person under the Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 10.06.06.08

Regulations .08 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 30, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2547); emergency status expired March 29, 1989; adopted permanently effective May 1, 1989 (16:8 Md. R. 909)