(a) (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - General and Administrative Provisions
Subtitle 5 - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act
Section 9-503 - Conflict With Another Statute, Ordinance, Regulation, or Rule
Section 9-504 - Open Meetings of Public Agency
Section 9-506 - Reconvened Public Agency Meetings
Section 9-507 - Emergency Public Agency Meetings
Section 9-508 - Meeting Minutes
Section 9-509 - Broadcasting and Recording of Meeting
Section 9-510 - Staff Meetings
Section 9-511 - Meeting Location
Section 9-512 - Closed Sessions
Section 9-513 - Rules and Regulations