Maryland State Government Section 15-850

      (a)      (1)      Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this Part VII is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.

            (2)      If the person is not an individual, each officer and partner who knowingly authorized or participated in the violation is subject to the same penalty specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

      (b)      (1)      Any person who is subject to the provisions of this Part VII shall preserve for 3 years from the date of filing the application all accounts, bills, receipts, books, papers, and documents necessary to complete and substantiate any reports, statements, or records required to be made under this Part VII.

            (2)      The papers and documents described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be available for inspection upon request to the Howard County Ethics Commission, after reasonable notice.