(a) Instead of any other penalty under this article, the Secretary may impose, on any person who violates an order issued by the Secretary under this subtitle, a civil penalty for each seed lot in violation of the order, as follows:
(1) For a first violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $100;
(2) For a second violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $250; or
(3) For a third or subsequent violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $500.
(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 to carry out the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 2 - Regulation of Sale and Transportation of Seed
Section 9-202 - Duties of Secretary
Section 9-203 - Right of Entry; Issuance and Enforcement of "Stop-Sale" Order
Section 9-204 - Wholesale Seedsman's Permit
Section 9-206 - Labeling Requirements -- Treated Seeds
Section 9-207 - Labeling Requirements -- Agricultural Seeds
Section 9-208 - Labeling Requirements -- Vegetable and Herb Seeds
Section 9-209 - Labeling Requirements -- Flower, Tree and Shrub Seeds
Section 9-209.1 - Labeling Requirements -- Lawn and Turf Grass Seed
Section 9-210 - Prohibited Acts