Maryland § 7-506
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-506, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-506.
(a) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty against a person who willfully or repeatedly violates:
(1) any provision of this title;
(2) any order passed under this title; or
(3) any regulation adopted to carry out this title.
(b) A civil penalty under this section may not exceed $5,000 for each violation.
(c) (1) Before the Commissioner assesses a civil penalty against an agricultural operation, the Commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty in relation to:
(i) the size of the business;
(ii) any good faith effort to comply with § 7-503 of this subtitle; and
(iii) the history of previous violations.
(2) Before the Commissioner assesses a civil penalty against a farm labor contractor, the Commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty in relation to:
(i) the size of the business;
(ii) the gravity of the violation;
(iii) the good faith of the farm labor contractor; and
(iv) the history of previous violations in this State or in any other state that relate to licensing or to the treatment of a migrant agricultural worker.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-506
What does Maryland Code § 7-506 cover?
Section 7-506 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 7-506?
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