1. (a)

   1. (1) A person who violates § 5A-339, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle, or a regulation adopted under any of those sections is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

   2. (2) If a person is found guilty of a violation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court:

      1. (i) may impose costs against the person; and
      2. (ii) on request by the Trust, may revoke any permit issued to the person under § 5A-340, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle.
   3. (3) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A person who violates any term of a permit issued under § 5A-341 of this subtitle for use of a submerged archaeological historic property for commercial salvage or other income-producing purpose is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

   2. (2) If a person is found guilty of a violation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court:

      1. (i) may impose costs against the person; and
      2. (ii) on request by the Trust, may revoke the person's permit.
   3. (3) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation.
3. (c) Materials and recorded information obtained in violation of § 5A-339, § 5A-341, § 5A-342, or § 5A-343 of this subtitle are subject to appropriation by the State and will be managed, cared for, and administered by the Trust.

Added as Housing and Community Development § 5-446 by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Transferred to State Finance and Procurement § 5A-346 by Acts 2005, c. 440, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2005, c. 440, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.