§ 16–608
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 16-608 (2026)
Title 16. Cigarettes
Subtitle 6. Fire Safety Performance Standard for Cigarettes
§ 16–608LinkCopy Citation
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 **
(a)
(1)
A manufacturer or other person that knowingly sells or offers for sale cigarettes other than by retail sale in violation of § 16–602 of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each package of cigarettes sold or offered for sale.
(2)
Under this subsection, a total amount of civil penalties imposed on a manufacturer or other person may not exceed $100,000 during any 30–day period.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a retailer, subwholesaler, wholesaler, or other person that knowingly sells cigarettes in violation of § 16–602 of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each package of cigarettes sold.
(2)
Under this subsection, a total amount of civil penalties imposed on a retailer may not exceed $25,000 during any 30–day period.
(3)
Under this subsection, a total amount of civil penalties imposed on a subwholesaler, wholesaler, or other person may not exceed $100,000 during any 30–day period.
(c)
A manufacturer that knowingly makes a false certification under § 16–603 of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty of at least $75,000 and not exceeding $250,000 for each false certification.