Section 21-1214 - Violation of Subtitle 3 of this title.

§ 21-1214. Violation of Subtitle 3 of this title.
 

(a)  In general.- Any person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: 

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both; and 

(2) For a second offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both. 

(b)  Civil penalties and injunctions.- In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 3 of this title: 

(1) Is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, to be collected in a civil action in the District Court for any county; and 

(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation. 

(c)  Each day separate offense.- Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 314; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 297; ch. 306, §§ 2, 15; 1988, ch. 6, §§ 1, 11; 2010, ch. 72.]