§ 26-502. Penalties

MD Ins Code § 26-502 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person that willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b)    In addition to any other penalty provided in this title, the Commissioner after notice and hearing may impose on a licensee or representative for each violation of this title a penalty:

(1)    not exceeding $25,000 for a licensee; or

(2)    not exceeding $5,000 for a representative.

(c)    Instead of or in addition to a penalty imposed under this section, the Commissioner may require that restitution be made to any citizen who has suffered financial injury because of a violation of this title.