Section 4-416 - Civil penalty. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-416. Civil penalty.
 

(a)  Assessment.- Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000. 

(b)  Amount.- To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider: 

(1) the seriousness of the violation; 

(2) the harm caused by the violation; 

(3) the good faith of the violator; 

(4) any history of previous violations by the violator; and 

(5) any other relevant factors. 

(c)  Payment into General Fund.- The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State. 
 

[2003, ch. 421, § 2; 2004, ch. 25.]