(a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, shall be liable to the State for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding a total of $10,000 for any action. (2) Each package or packaging component in violation constitutes a separate violation. (3) The State shall recover the civil penalties under this subsection in a civil action in any county. (b) Any person who previously has been assessed a civil penalty under this section and who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, including making a false statement in a certificate of compliance, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000. (c) The Department may seek an injunction to require the removal of a package or packaging component from sale or promotional use within the State against: (1) Any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle; and (2) A manufacturer who fails to certify on request of the Department that a package or packaging component produced by the manufacturer is in compliance with or is exempt under the provisions of this subtitle.
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