§ 16-706
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§16–706.
(a)Except for a violation of § 16–703.2 of this subtitle, a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(1)The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission 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 Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.