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§ 11-208.1. Civil penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 11. Weights and Measures
Subtitle 2. General Powers and Duties of Secretary and Local Inspectors
MD Code, Agriculture, § 11-208.1
§ 11-208.1. Civil penalties
Currentness
Civil penalties
(a) Instead of pursuing criminal charges provided in this article, the Secretary may impose on any person who violates this title a civil penalty of:
(1) For a first violation, not more than $500;
(2) For a second violation, not more than $1,000; or
(3) For a third or subsequent violation, not more than $2,000.
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 necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1994, c. 470, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 11-208.1, MD AGRIC § 11-208.1
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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