Md. Code, Environment § 15-618

in effect

Any operator who mines coal by the deep mining method without having a permit or amended permit or without providing bond as provided in this subtitle, who knowingly or intentionally includes false information in the application for a permit, or who does not fully comply with the permit or adopted rules and regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

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