Section 21-1215 - Violation of Subtitle 2 of this title. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-1215. Violation of Subtitle 2 of this title.
 

(a)  Applicability of section.- This section does not apply to a violation of § 21-220(b)(4) of this title. 

(b)  Penalties.- A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: 

(1) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or 

(2) If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both. 

(c)  Civil penalties.- In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title: 

(1) Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and 

(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation. 

(d)  Continuing violations.- Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 187D; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1986, chs. 574, 653, 798; 1987, ch. 306, § 2; 2004, ch. 503.]