§ 21-1215

Maryland § 21-1215

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 21

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(a) This section does not apply to a violation of § 21–220(b)(4), § 21–228, or § 21–259.3 of this title.

(b) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or

(2) If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.

(c) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title:

(1) Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and

(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.

(d) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.