§ 17-12. Criminal penalties.

(a) In general.

Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:

(1) a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both fine and imprisonment for each offense;

(2) forfeiture of all profits from the sale of tickets obtained in violation of this subtitle; and

(3) forfeiture of any equipment used to purchase tickets in violation of this subtitle.

(b) Each ticket a separate offense.

Each ticket purchased, resold, or offered for resale in violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.