(a) Except for a violation of § 16-703.2 of this subtitle, a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (b) (1) The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. (2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission shall consider: (i) the seriousness of the violation; (ii) the harm caused by the violation; (iii) the good faith of the violator; (iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and (v) any other relevant factors. (3) The Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
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