Section 2-605 - Penalties.

§ 2-605. Penalties.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Limitation and factors.-  

(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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 75A, § 2-605; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 2001, ch. 187; 2008, ch. 536.]