Md. Code, Agriculture, Title 12

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Md. Code, Agriculture § 12-101

Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless another penalty specifically is provided elsewhere in this article, the person, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.

Md. Code, Agriculture § 12-102

Unless another penalty specifically is provided elsewhere in this article, any person found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of any provision of the same title, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court. For the purposes of this section, a second or subsequent violation is one which has occurred within two years of any prior violation of this title and which arises out of a separate set of circumstances.

Md. Code, Agriculture § 12-103

In addition to any administrative penalty provided in this article, violation of any rule or regulation adopted by the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in §§ 12–101 and 12–102 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Agriculture § 12-104

This title does not apply to a violation of: (1) Title 1, Subtitle 3 of this article; (2) Title 2, Subtitle 17 of this article; and (3) Title 5, Subtitle 2A of this article.

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