Leopold to crack down on environmental lawbreakers

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Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold began his term this week with a stern message to developers and builders who violate the state?s environmental laws ? obey the law or risk criminal prosecution.

Leopold issued an executive order announcing that his administration would refer violations of the state?s critical-area laws to the Maryland Attorney General?s Office for review.

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