Md. Code, Local Government § 6–101

(a) The legislative body of a municipality may provide that violations of

ordinances and resolutions authorized by this division are punishable as

misdemeanors.

(b) A penalty for a violation of an ordinance or resolution that is declared to

be a misdemeanor under this section may not exceed imprisonment for 6 months or

a fine of $5,000 or both.

(c) Sections 7–504 and 7–505 of the Courts Article shall govern

imprisonment in default of fines and costs.