Md. Code, Local Government § 9–515

(a) (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is

guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a

misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a

fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not

entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of

this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.