§ 5-610
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§5–610.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in subsection
(c)of this section, a sole proprietor registered cemeterian, permit holder, or any other person subject to the permit or registration requirements of this title who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1)for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both;
(2)for a second violation, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both; and
(3)for a third or subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(b)Except as otherwise provided in subsection
(c)of this section, if a corporation violates this subtitle, each officer responsible for the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:
(1)for a first violation, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both;
(2)for a second violation, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both; and
(3)for a third or subsequent violation, a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(c)A person who willfully misappropriates or intentionally and fraudulently converts perpetual care trust funds in excess of $100 to that person’s own use is guilty of a felony and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.