If the defendant does not pay the fine as provided in the citation and does not appear in District Court as provided in the summons:
(1) the municipality may double the fine to an amount not exceeding $1,000; and
(2) the court may enter judgment against the defendant in the amount then due if the proper demand for judgment on affidavit has been made.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Violations of Ordinances and Resolutions
Section 6-101 - Violations Punishable as Misdemeanors
Section 6-102 - Municipal Infractions
Section 6-105 - Election to Stand Trial
Section 6-106 - Citation -- Failure to Pay or Elect to Stand Trial
Section 6-107 - Summons -- Failure to Pay or Appear
Section 6-108 - Prosecution of Municipal Infractions
Section 6-111 - Abatement of Infraction by Municipality
Section 6-113 - Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Remitted to Municipality