Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
DIVISION III. COUNTIES |
TITLE 9. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
SUBTITLE 5. ST. MARY'S COUNTY OPEN MEETINGS ACT |
§ 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.