(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if any fine is imposed by the District Court for a violation of any provision of this title, the fine shall be collected pursuant to the provisions of law of the District Court system.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a fine imposed by the District Court under § 4-1201(h) of this subtitle on a person who commits a separate commercial fishing violation while the license or authorization is suspended or revoked or who engages in commercial fishing activity without holding the appropriate license or authorization, less the costs of collection, shall be paid to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund.

(b) If any fine is imposed by the circuit court of any county, the fine, less the costs of collection, shall be paid to the Fisheries Research and Development Fund, unless otherwise provided for.