§ 5–902
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 5-902 (2026)
Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law
Subtitle 9. Enforcement
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(a)
The court may compel compliance with the Ethics Commission’s order by:
(1)
issuing an order to cease and desist from the violation; or
(2)
granting other injunctive relief.
(b)
(1)
The court may also:
(i)
impose a fine:
(1)
not exceeding $5,000 for a violation of this title;
(2)
with each day that the violation occurs being a separate offense; and
(3)
which shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund; or
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, void an official act of an official or employee if:
(1)
the official or employee had a conflict of interest that is prohibited by this title;
(2)
the act arose from or concerned the subject matter of the conflict;
(3)
the proceeding was brought within 90 days after the act occurred; and
(4)
the court determines that the conflict had an impact on the act.
(2)
The court may not void an official act that:
(i)
appropriates public funds;
(ii)
imposes a tax; or
(iii)
provides for the issuance of a bond, a note, or any other evidence of public obligation.
(c)
After hearing the case, the court may grant all or part of the relief sought.