Md. Code, Real Property § 7-509
This is the official text of Md. Code, Real Property § 7-509, part of Maryland’s Code, Real Property — governs real estate transactions and landlord-tenant law.
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§7–509.
Official statutory text
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
(b) (1) A person convicted of violating this subtitle shall pay restitution to any person damaged by the violation.
(2) Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment or both.
(c) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in the Criminal Law Article.
(d) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.
(b) (1) A person convicted of violating this subtitle shall pay restitution to any person damaged by the violation.
(2) Restitution shall be ordered in addition to a fine or imprisonment or both.
(c) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in the Criminal Law Article.
(d) A person who violates this subtitle is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.
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