(a) A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; and (2) on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both. (b) (1) Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. (2) In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider: (i) the seriousness of the violation; (ii) the harm caused by the violation; (iii) the good faith of the violator; (iv) any history of previous violations by the violator; and (v) any other relevant factors. (3) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
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