Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-607
Md. Code, Business Regulation § 19-607
in effect(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $12,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both, in addition to any penalty imposed under federal law.
(b) In determining the penalty, the court shall consider:
(1) any previous violations of this subtitle by the international marriage broker;
(2) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, and extent of the violation;
(3) the demonstrated good faith of the international marriage broker; and
(4) the necessity of deterring future violations.
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