§ 4-416
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§4–416.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000.
(b)To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:
(1)the seriousness of the violation;
(2)the harm caused by the violation;
(3)the good faith of the violator;
(4)any history of previous violations by the violator; and
(5)any other relevant factors.
(c)The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.