Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 6.5–404

(a) A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; and

(2) on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.

(2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider:

(i) the seriousness of the violation;

(ii) the harm caused by the violation;

(iii) the good faith of the violator;

(iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and

(v) any other relevant factors.

(3) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.