There is a newer version
of
this Section
2019 Maryland Code
General Provisions
Title 3 - Open Meetings Act
Subtitle 4 - Enforcement
§ 3-402. Penalty
Universal Citation: MD Gen Provisions Code § 3-402 (2019)
(a) In accordance with § 3–401 of this subtitle, a public body that willfully meets with knowledge that the meeting is being held in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed:
(1) $250 for the first violation; and
(2) $1,000 for each subsequent violation that occurs within 3 years after the first violation.
(b) When determining the amount of a fine under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall consider the financial resources available to the public body and the ability of the public body to pay the fine.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
