(a) Instead of pursuing criminal charges provided in this article, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this title a civil penalty of:
(1) For a first violation, not more than $500;
(2) For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or
(3) For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000.
(b) Penalties collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 11 - Weights and Measures
Subtitle 2 - General Powers and Duties of Secretary and Local Inspectors
Section 11-201 - Administration
Section 11-202 - General Powers and Duties of Secretary
Section 11-204 - Inspections and Testing Generally
Section 11-204.2 - Registration Required
Section 11-204.3 - Application for Registration
Section 11-204.4 - Term and Renewal of Registration; Display; Transfer
Section 11-204.5 - Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Registration
Section 11-204.6 - Weights and Measures Fund
Section 11-204.7 - Fees for Registration
Section 11-205 - Testing Standards Used by Servicemen or Service Agencies
Section 11-206 - Investigations; Recognized Sampling Procedures; Prima Facie Evidence
Section 11-207.1 - Sale of Commercial Weights and Measures
Section 11-208 - Prohibited Acts
Section 11-208.1 - Civil Penalties
Section 11-209 - Off-Sale, Stop-Use, Stop-Removal, and Removal Orders
Section 11-210 - Police Powers, Right of Entry, Seizure and Arrest