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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 14.17.14.06" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="14" heading="Advertising.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>All advertisements for cannabis products, businesses, licensees, or other cannabis-related services shall comply with the requirements of Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §§36-901—36-903, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A licensee, registrant, agent, or certifying provider who violates §A of this regulation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is subject to a fine not exceeding:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>$1,000 for the first violation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>$10,000 for the second violation occurring within 24 months after the first violation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>$25,000 the third violation occurring within 24 months after the second violation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>$50,000 for each subsequent violation occurring within 24 months after the preceding violation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May elect to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pay the imposed fine; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Request a hearing not later than 30 days from the receipt of the fine.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Any violations that occurred between May 3, 2023, and the effective date of these regulations count for purposes of calculating the appropriate fine.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>In accordance with the hearing provisions in Regulation .05 of this chapter, the Administration may deny, suspend, or revoke the license or registration of a licensee, registrant, agent, or certifying provider who violates §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>