§ 9-515. Penalty  


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  •    (a) Knowing and willful violations. --

       (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

       (2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both.

    (b) Presumption that violation is not willful. -- If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 24, § 4-211, 4-212(b); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.