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§ 19-607. Fines and penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness RegulationEffective: October 1, 2010

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Title 19. Miscellaneous State Business Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. International Marriage Brokers (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2010
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 19-607
§ 19-607. Fines and penalties
Currentness
In general
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $12,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any penalty imposed under federal law.
Factors in determining penalty
(b) In determining the penalty, the court shall consider:
(1) any previous violations of this subtitle by the international marriage broker;
(2) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, and extent of the violation;
(3) the demonstrated good faith of the international marriage broker; and
(4) the necessity of deterring future violations.

Credits

Added by Acts 2010, c. 519, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 19-607, MD BUS REG § 19-607
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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