Md. Code, AB§ 9-2804

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-2804 - Local penalties
(a) A municipality may impose a penalty for the violation of an ordinance passed for the regulation and control of a license holder under this title.
(b)
(1) In lieu of suspension, the municipality may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
(2) In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the municipality shall consider whether:
(i) the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(ii) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

Md. Code, AB§ 9-2804

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.