§ 21–1214
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
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.