Section 6–402(b) (“General penalty — Imposition of penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation. Section 6–402(a) (“General penalty — In general”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 9–2802 of this subtitle.

A person who violates a provision of this article for which no other penalty is provided is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

The Board may revoke or suspend a license or impose a fine on a license holder who violates this article. In lieu of suspension, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county. In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether: the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

A municipality may impose a penalty for the violation of an ordinance passed for the regulation and control of a license holder under this title. In lieu of suspension, the municipality may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county. In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the municipality shall consider whether: the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.