(a) The Commission may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand or fine a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license for a violation of:
(1) this subtitle;
(2) a regulation adopted under this subtitle; or
(3) a condition that the Commission sets.
(b) (1) For each violation specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000.
(2) Each day that a person is in violation under this section shall be considered a separate violation.
(3) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall consider:
(i) the seriousness of the violation;
(ii) the harm caused by the violation; and
(iii) the good faith or lack of good faith of the person who committed the violation.
(c) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, nothing contained in this subtitle abrogates or limits the criminal laws of the State or limits the authority of the General Assembly to enact statutes establishing criminal offenses and penalties relating to video lottery operations.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals
Section 9-1A-02 - Operation of Video Lottery Terminals
Section 9-1A-03 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-1A-04 - Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 9-1A-08 - Additional Information Required; Disqualification of Applicants
Section 9-1A-09 - Eligibility for Funding Racing Licensees
Section 9-1A-10 - Minority Business Requirements; Employment Requirements
Section 9-1A-11 - Requirements for Commencement of Operations; Sanctions
Section 9-1A-12 - Requirements for Contractors Not Licensees
Section 9-1A-14 - Employee Licenses
Section 9-1A-15 - Manufacturer License Requirements
Section 9-1A-17 - Renewal of License
Section 9-1A-18 - License Is Revocable Privilege; Property Right Not Created
Section 9-1A-19 - Transferability of License or Interests
Section 9-1A-20 - Background Investigations
Section 9-1A-21 - Equipment to Be Owned or Leased and Controlled by Commission
Section 9-1A-22 - Target Average Payout Percentage
Section 9-1A-23 - Operation in General
Section 9-1A-25 - Violations; Sanctions; Effect on Other Laws
Section 9-1A-26 - Daily Electronic Transfer of Proceeds; Accounting and Distribution
Section 9-1A-27 - Distribution of Proceeds
Section 9-1A-28 - Purse Dedication Account
Section 9-1A-28.1 - Purse Dedication Account -- Benefit Programs
Section 9-1A-29 - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account
Section 9-1A-30 - Education Trust Fund
Section 9-1A-31 - Local Impact Grants; Local Development Council
Section 9-1A-32 - Transportation
Section 9-1A-33 - Problem Gambling Fund
Section 9-1A-36 - Video Lottery Facility Location Commission
Section 9-1A-37 - Participation of Commission in Legislative Process