Section 7-802 - Civil penalty. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-802. Civil penalty.
 

(a)  In general.- In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person that willfully violates this title or any regulation adopted under this title is subject to a penalty of $1,000 for the first day of violation and $100 for each additional day that the violation continues. 

(b)  Limitation.- Before imposing a penalty under this subsection, the Commissioner: 

(1) shall give the person that allegedly committed the violation notice and an opportunity for hearing; and 

(2) must find that the person willfully committed the violation. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 500; 1995, ch. 36.]