§ 21-1215. Violation of Subtitle 2 of this title

   (a) Applicability of section. -- This section does not apply to a violation of § 21-220(b)(4) of this title.

(b) Penalties. -- 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) Civil penalties. -- 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) Continuing violations. -- Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 187D; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1986, chs. 574, 653, 798; 1987, ch. 306, § 2; 2004, ch. 503.