1. (a) A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, six months imprisonment, or both.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The Commission 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 Commission 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 Commission 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 1993, c. 148; Acts 2001, c. 187, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.

Formerly Art. 56, § 125.