Section 13-2438 - Criminal penalty.

§ 13-2438. Criminal penalty.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(1) A person who violates § 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding: 

(i) for a first violation, $5,000; or 

(ii) for each subsequent violation, $10,000. 

(2) Each sale or offer of a chance from a tip jar is a separate violation. 

(b)  Action against liquor license.- If a person convicted under this section has a liquor license, the agency shall recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person's liquor license for not less than 15 days. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 255C(v)(4)-(6); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]