Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 08 - TURF AND SEED
Chapter 15.08.01 - Maryland Seed Law
Section 15.08.01.13 - Assessment of Civil Penalty
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. For purposes of this regulation, the term "order of the Secretary" means an order that the Secretary has issued pursuant to the Maryland Seed Law, including a "stop sale" order.
B. If the Secretary determines that a person has violated an order of the Secretary, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty for each seed lot in violation of the order, as follows:
C. In assessing a civil penalty imposed under §B of this regulation, the Secretary shall consider:
D. A person may appeal under Agriculture Article, §2-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary's decision to impose a civil penalty.
E. Unless a stay has been granted, a person against whom a civil penalty has been imposed under this regulation shall pay the amount of the penalty promptly to the Department.