Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 21-1215

  • 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
(a) This section does not apply to a violation of § 21-220(b)(4) or § 21-259.2 of this title.

(b) 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) 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) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.