# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 9. General and Administrative Provisions

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 9-515

(a)

  (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.

  (2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)