To compel compliance with an order, or to seek other relief authorized by this subtitle, the Ethics Commission may file a petition in a circuit court with venue over the proceeding.

The court may compel compliance with the Ethics Commission’s order by: issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or granting other injunctive relief. The court may also: impose a fine: not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this title; with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense; and which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if: the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title; the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict; the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act. The court may not void an official act that: appropriates public funds; imposes a tax; or provides for the issuance of a bond, a note, or any other evidence of public obligation. After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.

Except as provided in § 5–716 of this title, a person that knowingly and willfully violates Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. A person that knowingly and willfully violates § 5–501.1(e) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. If the person is not an individual, each officer or partner who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of § 5–501.1(e) or Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalty specified in subsection (a) of this section. A fine assessed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of the Election Law Article.

In addition to any other penalty under this title, a public official or employee found by the Ethics Commission or a court to have violated this title: may be removed or subjected to other disciplinary action; and if subject to an order of the Ethics Commission or a court directing compliance, may not receive salary or other compensation until the individual complies fully with the order.