§ 3-605. Criminal penalties; additional fines

MD Bus Occ & Prof Code § 3-605 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person who violates § 3-601, § 3-602, § 3-603, or § 3-604 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b)    (1)    The Board may impose on a person who violates § 3-601, § 3-602, § 3-603, or § 3-604 of this subtitle a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

(i)    the seriousness of the violation;

(ii)    the harm caused by the violation;

(iii)    the good faith of the violator;

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

(v)    any other relevant factors.

(3)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.