# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law

### Subtitle 9. Enforcement

#### Section 5-903

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in Sec. 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.

  (2) A person that knowingly and willfully violates Sec. 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.

(b) If the person is not an individual, each officer or partner who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of Sec. 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.

(c) A fine assessed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under Sec. 15-103 of the Election Law Article.

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