Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 16-706 - Criminal Penalties

(a)    Except for a violation of § 16–703.2 of this subtitle, a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
    (b)    (1)    The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission shall consider:
            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;
            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;
            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;
            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and
            (v)    any other relevant factors.
        (3)    The Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

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