Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.(b)(1) A person who violates § 10-304(2)(i) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.(2) A person who violates § 10-304(2)(ii) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $20,000 or both.(c) In addition to any other penalties imposed by this section, the court may require a person who violates this subtitle to complete an antibias education program.Amended without change by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 167,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.Amended without change by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 166,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 386,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 385,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 22,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 21,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2020.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 29,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 28,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.