2016 Maryland Code
Business Regulation
Title 16 - Cigarettes
Subtitle 3 - License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail in Counties
§ 16-309. Penalty

MD Bus Reg Code § 16-309 (2016) What's This?

(a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $ 100.

(b) Violation of § 16-308.1 of this subtitle. -- A person who violates § 16-308.1 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(1) except as provided in items (2) and (3) of this subsection, $ 300;

(2) for a second violation occurring within 2 years after the first violation, $ 1,000; and

(3) for a third or subsequent violation occurring within 2 years after the preceding violation, $ 3,000.

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