Terms Used In Maryland Code, AGRICULTURE 4-130

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
Notwithstanding any penalty provided by the provisions of this article, any person who violates the provisions of § 4-123 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to imprisonment not exceeding six months, or a fine not exceeding $3,000, or both. If the violation is committed after the first conviction becomes final, the person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year, or a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both. If the violation is committed after the second conviction becomes final, the person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding two years, or a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both. The court may impose costs in its discretion.