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Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 16-707

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this title a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation, whether or not the person is licensed or holds a certificate under this title.

(b) In setting the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the good faith of the violator;

(3) any previous violations;

(4) the harmful effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the business of home inspections or real estate appraisals;

(5) the assets of the violator; and

(6) any other relevant factors.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 16-707 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/business-occupations-and-professions/md-code-bus-occup-and-prof-sect-16-707/

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