If, with the intent to evade the payment of tax, a person or governmental unit fails to file a tax return when required under this article, the tax collector shall assess a penalty not exceeding 100% of the underpayment of tax.

Added by Acts 1988, c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 110, § 1; Acts 1988, c. 569, § 1.

Formerly Art. 56, §§ 137, 156; Art. 81, §§ 344, 365, 407.