Notwithstanding any penalty provided by the provisions of this article, any person who violates the provisions of § 4-123 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to imprisonment not exceeding six months, or a fine not exceeding $3,000, or both. If the violation is committed after the first conviction becomes final, the person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year, or a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both. If the violation is committed after the second conviction becomes final, the person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding two years, or a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both. The court may impose costs in its discretion.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1. Amended by Acts 1975, c. 170.

Formerly Art. 66C, § 470-O.