§ 4-322
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§4–322.
(a)A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, six months imprisonment, 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.