§ 3-605
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§3–605.
(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.
(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.