Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 2-605

Maryland · Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions · Status: effective

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Citation: Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 2-605, Maryland, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1749685
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(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both. (b) (1) The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this subtitle 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.