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Queen Annes County, MD
 
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In general. A person who violates any provision of this Chapter 14:2 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both for each violation.
B. 
Costs. The Court may impose costs.
C. 
Each day a separate offense. Each day on which the violation occurs is a separate offense.
Any agency whose approval is required under this Chapter 14:2 or any interested person may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this Chapter 14:2.
A. 
In general. In addition to any other sanction under this Chapter 14:2, a person who fails to install or to maintain erosion and sediment controls in accordance with an approved plan shall be liable to the County Commissioners or the state in a civil action, for damages in an amount equal to double the cost of installing or maintaining the controls.
B. 
Disposition of damages collected. Any governing authority that recovers damages in accordance with this section shall deposit them in a special fund, to be used solely for:
(1) 
Correcting, to the extent possible, the failure to implement or maintain erosion and sediment control; and
(2) 
Administration of the sediment control program.