Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-516
Criminal penalties
Effective Oct 1, 2017Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 415, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2016, c. 515, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.State of Maryland
- (a) If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding life or a fine not exceeding $200,000 or both.
- (b) If a violation of this part results in serious injury to an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
- (c) If the value of the money, health care services, or other goods or services involved is $1,500 or more in the aggregate, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
- (d) A person who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(e)
- (1) In this subsection, “business entity” includes an association, firm, institution, partnership, and corporation.
(2) A business entity that violates a provision of this part is subject to a fine not exceeding:
- (i) $250,000 for each felony; and
- (ii) $100,000 for each misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 415, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2016, c. 515, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
Formerly Art. 27, § 230H.