Maryland Statutes
Part IX - Miscellaneous Provisions; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 9-699 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties

(a)    A person may not:
        (1)    Interfere with an inspection made under authority of § 9-606 of this subtitle;
        (2)    Violate § 9-661 of this subtitle by failing:
            (i)    To maintain at least 1 sanitary toilet and wash basin as a part of any plumbing system that is used on any parcel after it is connected to a connector; or
            (ii)    To disconnect and close each cesspool, sink, drain, and privy on a parcel after it is connected to a connector;
        (3)    Violate a water conservation order;
        (4)    Construct or operate an independent system in violation of § 9-664 of this subtitle;
        (5)    Fail to move an obstruction in violation of § 9-669 of this subtitle;
        (6)    Fail, in violation of § 9-697(a) of this subtitle, to perform any act required of that person in paying principal or interest on bonds issued under this subtitle;
        (7)    Use, for any purpose other than repaying in accordance with this subtitle, any funds that, under this subtitle, are required to be used to pay principal and interest on bonds;
        (8)    Violate § 9-698 of this subtitle;
        (9)    Operate, or make any connection to a fire hydrant, unless the act is done:
            (i)    With written permission of the sanitary commission; or
            (ii)    By a fire department in discharge of its duties; or
        (10)    Deface, damage, or obstruct a fire hydrant.
    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 30 days or both.