§ 3-402
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§3–402.
(a)In accordance with § 3–401 of this subtitle, a public body that willfully meets with knowledge that the meeting is being held in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed:
(1)$250 for the first violation; and
(2)$1,000 for each subsequent violation that occurs within 3 years after the first violation.
(b)When determining the amount of a fine under subsection
(a)of this section, the court shall consider the financial resources available to the public body and the ability of the public body to pay the fine.