(a) The provisions of §§ 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of: (1) This subtitle; or (2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle. (b) Any action taken by the Department under this subtitle at a site under active enforcement may not: (1) Negate the terms and conditions of any outstanding active enforcement order, decree, judgment, permit, or other document that addresses environmental contamination at the site; or (2) Relieve any person who is the subject of an active enforcement action from liability for penalties under the enforcement action.
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