Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4–416

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000.

(b) To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the harm caused by the violation;

(3) the good faith of the violator;

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

(5) any other relevant factors.

(c) The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.