1. (a)

   1. (1) A person who willfully or knowingly violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
   2. (2) Each associate, employee, manager, or partner who participates in or consents to a violation of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
   3. (3) Each violation of this title is a separate offense.

2. (b)

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

   2. (2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:

      1. (i) the seriousness of the violation;
      2. (ii) the harm caused by the violation;
      3. (iii) the good faith of the violator;
      4. (iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and
      5. (v) any other relevant factors.
   3. (3) The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

Added by Acts 1992, c. 4, § 2. Amended by Acts 1997, c. 227, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, c. 187, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.

Formerly Art. 56, § 426.