Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2801.1 of this subtitle.

In addition to any administrative penalty that may apply, a license holder or an employee of a license holder who violates § 6–304 of this article or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.

This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license. Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may: for a first offense: except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500; for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500. For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.

The Board shall establish a standard fine structure for violations of this title that gives the Board flexibility to consider aggravating or mitigating factors when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title. The Board shall publish monthly and maintain on its website: a list of penalties for violations of this title; and the standard fine structure established under subsection (a) of this section, including a list of aggravating and mitigating factors that the Board may consider when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.