- (a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $12,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any penalty imposed under federal law.
(b) In determining the penalty, the court shall consider:
- (1) any previous violations of this subtitle by the international marriage broker;
- (2) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, and extent of the violation;
- (3) the demonstrated good faith of the international marriage broker; and
- (4) the necessity of deterring future violations.
Added by Acts 2010, c. 519, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.