§ 5-903

Maryland § 5-903

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ggp: General Provisions
• Title: 5

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(a) (1) Except as provided in § 5–716 of this title, a person that knowingly and willfully violates Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(2) A person that knowingly and willfully violates § 5–501.1(e) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) If the person is not an individual, each officer or partner who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of § 5–501.1(e) or Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalty specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A fine assessed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of the Election Law Article.