§ 27-11. Penalties.

(a) Debarment for 1 year.

If the Board of Estimates, on recommendation from MOED, and after notice and hearing, determines that any beneficiary has violated the provisions of this subtitle and that the failure was intentional, no contract may be awarded to that beneficiary, or to any firm, corporation, or partnership in which that beneficiary has an interest, until 1 year has elapsed from the date of the determination.

(b) Criminal penalties.

An intentional violation of any provision of this subtitle is a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.