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MD HB1506

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kym Taylor

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum criminal fine for misdemeanor violations of municipal ordinances from $1,000 to $5,000, while maintaining the existing 6-month maximum imprisonment penalty

  • Raises the maximum fine for municipal infractions (civil offenses) from $1,000 to $5,000 per infraction

  • Municipal infractions include violations of zoning or land use ordinances and littering prohibited under § 10-110 of the Criminal Law Article

  • Fines for municipal infractions must be paid within 20 calendar days of citation service

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Municipalities - Enforcement of Ordinances and Resolutions

Municipal Corporations

Last Action

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation4/2/2025
Rules and Executive Nominations2/14/2025

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