§ 12-16. Penalties.

(a) In general.

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or of a published rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for 6 months or to both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court.

(b) Forfeit of noncomplying item.

In addition, a person convicted of violating this subtitle may be required to forfeit any item found not in compliance with this subtitle.