§ 13-5. Penalties.

(a) In general.

Any person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to the penalties specified below.

(b) Parent or guardian of minor.

Any parent or guardian who violates § 13-2 of this subtitle after having received written notice of his or her child or ward having committed a violation of this subtitle within the preceding 12 months may be issued a citation to appear in court for trial and is subject to a fine of $50 for each offense.

(c) Adult offender.

Any person 18 years of age or older who violates a provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.