Maryland Code, HEALTH – GENERAL 21-1215
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 21-1215
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(b) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or
(2) If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(c) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title:
(1) Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and
(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.
(d) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.