# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 3. Open Meetings Act

### Subtitle 4. Enforcement

#### Section 3-402

(a) In accordance with Sec. 3-401 of this subtitle, a public body that willfully meets with knowledge that the meeting is being held in violation of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed:

  (1) $250 for the first violation; and

  (2) $1,000 for each subsequent violation that occurs within 3 years after the first violation.

(b) When determining the amount of a fine under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall consider the financial resources available to the public body and the ability of the public body to pay the fine.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)