Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics — Subtitle 12. Penalties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1202 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates any provision of § 21-436 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
(b)
Half of any fine collected under this section shall be paid to the school board of the county where the violation occurred.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1203 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1203LinkCopy Citation
A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4, except §§ 21-425 and 21-436 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1204 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates any provision of § 21–820 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
(b)
For purposes of this section, each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1205 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person who violates § 21-819 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $300; or
(2)
For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500.
(b)
For purposes of this section, each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1206 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1206LinkCopy Citation
A person who violates any provision of the following sections of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500:
(1)
§ 21-818 of this title; and
(2)
§ 21-1110 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1210 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1210LinkCopy Citation
A person who violates any provision of § 21-425 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1212 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1212LinkCopy Citation
A person who violates any provision of § 21–1111 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1214 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1214LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(i)
For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both; and
(ii)
For a second offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.
(2)
A person who violates § 21–330.1 of this title is not subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 3 of this title:
(1)
Is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, to be collected in a civil action in the District Court for any county; and
(2)
May be enjoined from continuing the violation.
(c)
Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 21-1215 (2026)
Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Subtitle 12. Penalties
§ 21–1215LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a violation of § 21–220(b)(4), § 21–228, or § 21–259.3 of this title.
(b)
A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title or any regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; or
(2)
If the person has been convicted once of violating Subtitle 2 of this title, a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
(c)
In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person who violates any provision of Subtitle 2 of this title, any rule or regulation adopted under Subtitle 2 of this title, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license or registration issued under Subtitle 2 of this title:
(1)
Is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, in an action in any District Court; and
(2)
May be enjoined from continuing the violation.
(d)
Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.