§ 1-304. Penalty for violation of consignee's duties  


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  •    (a) Civil penalty. -- A consignee who fails to comply with § 1-302(a) or § 1-303(a) of this subtitle shall pay to the owner the full market value of the container with and in addition to the price of the farm product in the container.

    (b) Penalty. -- A consignee who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $ 5 for each violation and court costs.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 171, 172; 2002, ch. 26, § 4.