§ 14-108. Violations without knowing that the act is illegal
West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: July 1, 2022
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Election Law, § 14-108
§ 14-108. Violations without knowing that the act is illegal
(a)(1) A person who violates a provision of this title without knowing that the act is illegal shall pay a civil penalty in accordance with subsections (b) through (g) of this section.
(b)(1) If the State Prosecutor determines that a person unintentionally, and without criminal intent, has violated a provision of this title, the State Prosecutor shall issue to the person a civil citation that contains:
(d)(1) On receipt of the return of service, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the person named in the citation of the trial date.
(e) A person who is adjudicated in violation as set forth in a citation issued under subsection (b) of this section is liable for the cost of the District Court proceedings.
(f) If a person who has been served with a citation fails to appear for trial, the District Court, at the request of the State Prosecutor, may dismiss the citation or enter a civil judgment against the person:
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Added by Acts 2022, c. 642, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Election Law, § 14-108, MD ELEC LAW § 14-108
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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