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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.19.08.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="19" chapter_num="08" heading="Violations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If a person willfully violates this chapter, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For a first violation after receiving a letter of reprimand, not exceeding $2,500;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For a second violation, not exceeding $5,000;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>For a third violation, not exceeding $7,500; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>For any subsequent violation, not exceeding $10,000 for each violation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In determining the amount of a penalty under §A of this regulation, the Secretary shall consider:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The nature and severity of the violation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The good faith of the person;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The history of violations by the person;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The extent to which the person cooperated with any investigation by the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Whether the person has previously been issued a letter of reprimand.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>For a violation of this chapter, the Secretary shall issue a letter of reprimand.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>