§ 8–502

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 8-502 (2026)

Title 8. Certified Interior Designers

Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

(a)

A person who violates § 8-501 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(b)

(1)

The Board may impose on a person who violates § 8-501 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.