§ 3-402. Penalty

MD Gen Provisions Code § 3-402 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In accordance with § 3–401 of this subtitle, a public body that willfully meets with knowledge that the meeting is being held in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed:

(1)    $250 for the first violation; and

(2)    $1,000 for each subsequent violation that occurs within 3 years after the first violation.

(b)    When determining the amount of a fine under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall consider the financial resources available to the public body and the ability of the public body to pay the fine.