(a) (1) Except as provided in § 5-716 of this title, a person that knowingly and willfully violates Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (2) A person that knowingly and willfully violates § 5-501.1(e) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (b) If the person is not an individual, each officer or partner who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of § 5-501.1(e) or Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalty specified in subsection (a) of this section. (c) A fine assessed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15-103 of the Election Law Article.
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