Queen Annes County, MD Article IV Enforcement; Penalties

§ 8-16 Cease and desist order.

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.

§ 8-17 Disciplinary action.

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.

§ 8-18 Civil penalty.

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.

§ 8-19 Lobbyist sanction.

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.

§ 8-20 Other fees.

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.