# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 4. Statistics and Records

### Subtitle 2. Vital Statistics and Records

#### Section 4-227

A person who violates Sec. 4-226 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the following penalties:

(1) For violating Sec. 4-226(a) or (b), a fine not exceeding $100.

(2) For violating Sec. 4-226(g) or (h), a fine not exceeding $200.

(3) For violating Sec. 4-226(d), a fine not exceeding $500.

(4) For violating Sec. 4-226(c), a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(5) For violating Sec. 4-226(e), a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(6) For violating Sec. 4-226(i), except where a different penalty is provided in this section, a fine not exceeding $100.

(7) For violating Sec. 4-226(f), a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.

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