§ 9-22. Violations of lobbying subtitle.

(a) In general.

Any person who knowingly violates a provision of Subtitle 8 {"Lobbying"} of this article, or fails to comply with an administrative sanction imposed under § 9-5 {"Lobbying violations"} of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months or both.

(b) Officers and partners.

If the person is a business or other entity, each officer or partner of the entity who knowingly authorizes or participates in the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the penalty specified in subsection (a) of this section.