§ 5-902

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§5–902.

(a)The court may compel compliance with the Ethics Commission’s order by:

(1)issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or

(2)granting other injunctive relief.

(1)The court may also:

(i)impose a fine:

1. not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this title;

2. with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense; and

3. which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or

(ii)except as provided in paragraph

(2)of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if:

1. the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title;

2. the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;

3. the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and

4. the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.

(2)The court may not void an official act that:

(i)appropriates public funds;

(ii)imposes a tax; or

(iii)provides for the issuance of a bond, a note, or any other evidence of public obligation.

(c)After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.