Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts
Section 9-605 - Criminal and Civil Penalties

(a)    A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
    (b)    (1)    The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:
            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;
            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;
            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;
            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and
            (v)    any other relevant factors.
        (3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

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