§ 16-706. Criminal penalties

   (a) In general. -- A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) Maximum limit; factors. --

   (1) The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $ 5,000 for each violation.

   (2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission shall consider:

      (i) the seriousness of the violation;

      (ii) the harm caused by the violation;

      (iii) the good faith of the violator;

      (iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and

      (v) any other relevant factors.

   (3) The Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.

HISTORY: 1990, ch. 594; 1994, ch. 3, § 13; 2001, chs. 187, 470; 2002, ch. 19, § 1.