The Commission may:
A. 
Issue a cease and desist order against any person it finds in violation of this chapter; and
B. 
Seek enforcement of the order in the Circuit Court of Queen Anne's County.
A County official or employee found by the Ethics Commission to have violated this chapter shall be referred to the County Human Resources Office for the determination of appropriate disciplinary action.
A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of §§ 8-11 through 8-14 of this chapter is guilty of a civil violation and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
A lobbyist who violates any provision of § 8-14 of this chapter may, in addition to any other sanction, be barred from any compensated lobbying activities in Queen Anne's County for a period of up to one year.
A person who fails to timely file a financial disclosure form or timely file a lobbyist registration or report may be assessed a late fee as established by the Commission.