An individual found to be operating a family child care home without a valid family child care registration is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding: $1,500 for the first violation; and $2,500 for a second or subsequent violation. The office may institute legal proceedings to: Enjoin any individual not registered who is providing family child care from continuing to operate; or Ask a court in the jurisdiction of the family child care home to impose a fine of up to the maximum amount permitted by law on an individual found to be operating in violation of this subtitle.