# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 12. Penalties

#### Section 21-1215

(a) This section does not apply to a violation of Sec. 21-220(b)(4), Sec. 21-228, or Sec. 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.

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