§ 4-11. Interest and late fees.

(a) In general.

If a person fails to pay the registration fee imposed by this subtitle within 30 days of the date on which it is due, the person is liable for the following, in addition to the registration fee:

(1) interest at the rate of 1% for each month or fraction of a month that the registration fee is overdue; and

(2) a late fee at the rate of 1% for each month or fraction of a month that the registration fee is overdue.

(b) Unpaid sum a personal debt and lien.

(1) All registration fees, interest, and late fees provided for in this section are a personal debt owed by the owner of the property.

(2) These fees and interest:

(i) are a lien on the property in favor of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and

(ii) may be collected or enforced the same as any other debts or liens due to or in favor of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.