§ 16-707. Civil penalties

MD Bus Occ & Prof Code § 16-707 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Commission may impose on a person who violates this title a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation, whether or not the person is licensed or holds a certificate under this title.

(b)    In setting the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission shall consider:

(1)    the seriousness of the violation;

(2)    the good faith of the violator;

(3)    any previous violations;

(4)    the harmful effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the business of home inspections or real estate appraisals;

(5)    the assets of the violator; and

(6)    any other relevant factors.