Section 9-268.1 - Violation of § 9-228. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-268.1. Violation of § 9-228.
 

(a)  In general.- In addition to other penalties authorized under this subtitle: 

(1) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both; 

(2) A person who violates § 9-228(f)(2) of this subtitle for monetary or financial gain is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and 

(3) A person who violates § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, or a regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under § 9-228(b), (h)(1), (i)(1), or (j)(1) of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000. 

(b)  Attorney General represents State.-  

(1) The Attorney General shall represent the State in every case arising under § 9-228 of this subtitle. 

(2) This subsection may not limit or affect the power of State's Attorneys under § 15-102 of the Criminal Procedure Article. 
 

[2001, ch. 82; 2008, ch. 13.]