§ 9A–505

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 9A-505 (2026)

Title 9A. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors

Subtitle 5. Violations; Penalties

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(a)

(1)

In this section, “officer” includes a superintendent, manager, or agent of a corporation regardless of whether the corporation provides heating, ventilation, air–conditioning, or refrigeration services.

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(2)

Any person, including an officer, who violates § 9A–501, § 9A–502, § 9A–503, or § 9A–504 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both and, on a second or subsequent conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

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(3)

Any person, including an officer, who violates § 9A–501.1 of this subtitle is subject to:

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(i)

for a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000; and

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(ii)

for a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000.

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(b)

Any person who violates any provision of § 9A–402 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

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(c)

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(1)

Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

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(2)

In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

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the seriousness of the violation;

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the harm caused by the violation;

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(iii)

the good faith of the violator;