§ 10–1001
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 10-1001 (2026)
Title 10. Governmental Procedures
Subtitle 10. Civil Penalties
§ 10–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “unit” means an officer or other entity in the Executive Branch.
(b)
Unless otherwise provided by statute or regulation, a unit of State government authorized by law to impose a civil penalty up to a specific dollar amount for violation of any statute or regulation shall consider the following in setting the amount of the penalty:
(1)
the severity of the violation for which the penalty is to be assessed;
(2)
the good faith of the violator; and
(3)
any history of prior violations.