Municipalities - Enforcement of Ordinances and Resolutions

HB 1506 raises the maximum fine for municipal violations in Maryland from $1,000 to $5,000 for both misdemeanor offenses (under Section 6-101) and civil infractions (under Section 6-102). It directly affects municipalities enforcing local ordinances and residents who violate them, covering common issues like zoning disputes and littering. The bill increases penalty amounts but does not change which violations qualify as offenses or add new enforcement mechanisms. The change applies to all municipal ordinances classified as misdemeanors or infractions under existing law. The amendment takes effect October 1, 2025.