Section 4-416 - Civil penalty.
§ 4-416. Civil penalty.
(a) Assessment.- Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000.
(b) Amount.- To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation;
(2) the harm caused by the violation;
(3) the good faith of the violator;
(4) any history of previous violations by the violator; and
(5) any other relevant factors.
(c) Payment into General Fund.- The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
[2003, ch. 421, § 2; 2004, ch. 25.]