(a) A person may not tamper, attempt to tamper, or make a threat to tamper with a public water system.
(b) (1) The Department may bring a civil action against any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or makes a threat to tamper with a public water system.
(2) The court may impose a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for actual tampering, or not more than $20,000 for each attempt to tamper.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Part I - Drinking Water -- Regulation
Section 9-402 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 9-403 - Effect on Other Powers
Section 9-404 - Miscellaneous Powers of Secretary
Section 9-405 - Action by Secretary to Prevent Public Water System Contamination
Section 9-406 - Safe Drinking Water Emergencies
Section 9-407 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- in General
Section 9-408 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Application
Section 9-409 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Variances and Exemptions
Section 9-410 - Notice to Be Given by Suppliers of Water
Section 9-411 - Injunctive Actions
Section 9-412 - Prohibited Acts
Section 9-412.1 - Tampering With Public Water System
Section 9-414 - Issuance of Orders or Notice for Violations