Prohibited acts; penalties

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    (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.


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