State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Business-regulation > Title-19 > Subtitle-6 > 19-607§ 19-607. Violations.
(a) Penalty.- A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $12,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any penalty imposed under federal law.
(b) Considerations.- In determining the penalty, the court shall consider:
(1) any previous violations of this subtitle by the international marriage broker;
(2) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, and extent of the violation;
(3) the demonstrated good faith of the international marriage broker; and
(4) the necessity of deterring future violations.
[2010, chs. 519, 520.]
