(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both for each violation with costs imposed in the discretion of the court. Each day upon which the violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.
(B) Any agency whose approval is required under this chapter or any interested person may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this chapter.
(C) In addition to any other sanction under this chapter, a person who fails to install or to maintain erosion and sediment controls in accordance with an approved plan shall be liable to Garrett County or the state in a civil action, for damages in an amount equal to double the cost of installing or maintaining the controls.
(D) 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 controls; and
(2) Administration of the sediment control program.
(1986 Code, § 257-8) (Ord. —, passed 1-25-1972; Am. Ord. —, passed 12-4-1972; Am. Ord. —, passed 2-5-2013)