§ 2–605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 2-605 (2026)
Title 2. Accountants
Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 2–605LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
(b)
(1)
The Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this subtitle a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)
In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:
(i)
the seriousness of the violation;
(ii)
the harm caused by the violation;
(iii)
the good faith of the violator;
(iv)
any history of previous violations by the violator; and
(v)
any other relevant factors.
(3)
The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.