Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 11-208

      (a)      The Commission may impose on a person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted in accordance with this subtitle a civil penalty that does not exceed the maximum penalties provided in 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act).

      (b)      Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.

      (c)      To determine the amount of a penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider:

            (1)      the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation;

            (2)      with respect to the violator:

                  (i)      the degree of culpability;

                  (ii)      any history of prior violations;

                  (iii)      the ability to pay;

                  (iv)      any effect on the ability to continue doing business; and

                  (v)      good faith in attempting to comply; and

            (3)      other matters that justice requires.