Md. Code, Local Government § 9-515
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 9-515, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§9–515.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A person who knowingly violates this subtitle more than twice is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.
(2) A person who willfully violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(b) If a civil order finding the defendant in violation of this subtitle is not entered at least once before the occurrence of an alleged misdemeanor, a violation of this subtitle is presumed not to be willful.
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