Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 7-506

      (a)      A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

      (b)      (1)      The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

            (2)      In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

                  (i)      the seriousness of the violation;

                  (ii)      the harm caused by the violation;

                  (iii)      the good faith of the violator;

                  (iv)      any history of previous violations by the violator; and

                  (v)      any other relevant factors.

            (3)      The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.