(a) A person may not:
(1) willfully and persistently operate in the State a boiler or pressure vessel, except a pressure vessel covered by an owner-user inspection service as provided by this subtitle, without a certificate;
(2) operate in the State a boiler or pressure vessel at a pressure exceeding that specified on the certificate; or
(3) interfere with or impede the official duties of the Commissioner, an authorized representative of the Commissioner, or a member of the Board.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject for each violation to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Building and Material Codes; Other Safety Provisions
Subtitle 9 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act
Section 12-902 - Legislative Findings and Intent
Section 12-903 - Applicability and Scope of Subtitle
Section 12-904 - Board of Boiler Rules
Section 12-905 - Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-906 - Inspectors -- Chief Boiler Inspector and Deputy Boiler Inspectors
Section 12-907 - Inspectors -- Special Inspectors
Section 12-908 - Standards for Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-909 - Inspections -- in General
Section 12-910 - Inspections -- Reports by Special Inspectors
Section 12-911 - Inspections -- Certificates
Section 12-912 - Duties of Owners or Users
Section 12-913 - Duties of Authorized Insurers
Section 12-914 - Duties of Persons Who Alter or Repair Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Section 12-915 - Prohibition on Use of Boiler or Pressure Vessel
Section 12-916 - Civil Penalties