§ 21-1214. Violation of Subtitle 3 of this title

   (a) In general. --

   (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

      (i) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both; and

      (ii) For a second offense, a fine not exceeding $ 2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

   (2) A person who violates § 21-330.1 of this title is not subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b)  Civil penalties and injunctions. -- In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 3 of this title:

   (1) Is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $ 5,000, to be collected in a civil action in the District Court for any county; and

   (2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.

(c) Each day separate offense. -- Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 314; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 297; ch. 306, § 2, 15; 1988, ch. 6, § 1, 11; 2010, ch. 72; 2012, chs. 255, 256.