In determining the amount of a financial penalty or fine to be imposed under this title, the Commission, in a fair and equitable manner, shall consider:
(1) the seriousness and effect of the violation;
(2) the good faith of the violator;
(3) the violator’s history of previous violations; and
(4) the ability of the violator to pay.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 3 - State Workers' Compensation Commission
Section 9-304 - Full-Time Duties; Compensation
Section 9-308 - Hearings; Decisions; Orders; Transmission of Orders
Section 9-309 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 9-310 - Determination of Amount of Penalty or Fine
Section 9-310.1 - Benefits Wrongfully Obtained; Reimbursement; Interest
Section 9-310.2 - Referral of Certain Fraud Cases to Insurance Fraud Division; Reports
Section 9-312 - Reports of Commission
Section 9-313 - Reports and Analyses of Insurance Provider
Section 9-315 - Funding of Occupational Safety and Health Program
Section 9-315.1 - Administrative Costs for Workforce Fraud Program
Section 9-316 - Payment of Expenses; Tax
Section 9-317 - Advisory Committee