Section 5-903 - Criminal penalties(a) Except as provided in § 5-716 of this title, a person that knowingly and willfully violates Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.(b) If the person is not an individual, each officer or partner who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of Subtitle 7 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalty specified in subsection (a) of this section.(c) A fine assessed under this section shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15-103 of the Election Law Article.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 312,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2015.Added by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 94,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2014.