§ 1-2-111. PENALTIES.

   (A)   A violation of the provisions of §§ 1-2-101 through 1-2-110 or any gaming law is subject to 1 or more of the following actions:

      (1)   A fine of up to $500;

      (2)   A suspension of the offender’s permit or license;

      (3)   Revocation of the offender’s permit or license;

      (4)   The denial of a new permit to the offender for a period of up to 3 years following the offense.

   (B)   A permit or license may be denied, suspended, or revoked if an applicant makes a materially false statement on or fraudulently completes or submits a permit or license application or any other document submitted to the county related to gaming.

   (C)   The Director of Permits and Inspections has the authority to cite all gaming law violations, other than criminal violations, and impose the penalties established in this section.

      (1)   For violations cited by the Director of Permits and Inspections, the permit or license holder shall have 30 days from the date of notification of the violation to request a hearing on the violation before the Board of Gaming Appeals.

      (2)   If an appeal is filed with the Board of Gaming Appeals, all penalties will be stayed pending resolution of the appeal unless the Director of Permits and Inspections makes a specific written finding that danger to the public health, safety or welfare will occur during the pendency of the appeal, in which event the penalty may be imposed pending resolution of the appeal.

   (D)   If applicable, the Director of Permits and Inspections shall notify the County Board of License Commissioners of a violation of the provisions of §§ 1-2-101 through 1-2-110 for the Board's consideration under Md. Code Ann., Art. 2B, § 10-103(B)(9).

   (E)   Any person who knowingly violates any provision of §§ 1-2-101 through 1-2-110 is guilty of a criminal misdemeanor and on conviction subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000, or imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or both.

   (F)   Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense subject to any or all penalties imposed in this section.

   (G)   The penalties imposed in this section are in addition to all others imposed by law.

(Ord. 92-21-056, 9-22-1992; Ord. 93-02-066, 1-19-1993; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)