§ 4-322

(a) A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, six months imprisonment, or both.

(b) (1) The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission 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 Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.