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§ 9-214. Civil penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 2. Regulation of Sale and Transportation of Seed
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9-214
§ 9-214. Civil penalties
Currentness
Penalties
(a) Instead of any other penalty under this article, the Secretary may impose, on any person who violates an order issued by the Secretary under this subtitle, a civil penalty for each seed lot in violation of the order, as follows:
(1) For a first violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $100;
(2) For a second violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $250; or
(3) For a third or subsequent violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $500.
Fund
(b) Penalties collected by the Secretary under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
Regulations
(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1995, c. 69, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1995.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9-214, MD AGRIC § 9-214
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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