Section 8-516 - Criminal penalty.
§ 8-516. Criminal penalty.
(a) Violation resulting in death.- If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding life or a fine not exceeding $200,000 or both.
(b) Violation resulting in serious injury.- If a violation of this part results in serious injury to an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
(c) Violation involving at least $500.- If the value of the money, health care services, or other goods or services involved is $500 or more in the aggregate, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
(d) Other violations.- A person who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(e) Business entity violation.-
(1) In this subsection, "business entity" includes an association, firm, institution, partnership, and corporation.
(2) A business entity that violates a provision of this part is subject to a fine not exceeding:
(i) $250,000 for each felony; and
(ii) $100,000 for each misdemeanor.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 230H; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]