§ 6-101

(a) The legislative body of a municipality may provide that violations of ordinances and resolutions authorized by this division are punishable as misdemeanors.

(b) A penalty for a violation of an ordinance or resolution that is declared to be a misdemeanor under this section may not exceed imprisonment for 6 months or a fine of $5,000 or both.

(c) Sections 7–504 and 7–505 of the Courts Article shall govern imprisonment in default of fines and costs.