Bill > HB600

This bill makes several changes to the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission's operations and enforcement powers. Firstly, it significantly increases the required bond amount for the Treasurer and any Deputy Treasurer from $25,000 to $250,000, providing greater financial security for the State of Maryland, the Metropolitan Commission, and the Commissioners of St. Mary's County. Secondly, it shifts the requirement for the Metropolitan Commission to conduct studies, plans, and estimates for new facilities from mandatory to optional, and modifies the scope of these activities. Finally, the bill revises civil and criminal penalties for violations of certain provisions, increasing the maximum fines for misdemeanors to $1,000 and allowing for imprisonment, and also establishes a tiered system for civil infraction fines, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses, and allows for daily fines for continuing violations.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0600?ys=2026RS