Instead of pursuing the criminal penalties set forth in Agriculture Article, Title 12, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this chapter a penalty of:

1. A. For a first violation, not more than $500;
2. B. For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or
3. C. For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §§9-401 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 1, 2020 (47:11 Md. R. 560)