21-1214.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule
or regulation adopted under Subtitle 3 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction is subject to:

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not
exceeding 90 days, or both; and

(2) For a second offense, a fine not exceeding $3,500 or imprisonment not
exceeding 1 year, or both.

(b) In addition to any criminal penalties imposed under this section, a person
who violates any provision of Subtitle 3 of this title or any rule or regulation adopted
under Subtitle 3 of this title or any term, condition or limitation of any license or
registration issued under Subtitle 3 of this title:

(1) Is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000, to be collected in a
civil action in the District Court for any county; and

(2) May be enjoined from continuing the violation.

(e) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this
section.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999.

(a) There is a Task Force on Food Allergies and Restaurant Patrons.

(b) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(1) a member of the Senate Finance Economic and Environmental
Affairs Committee, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) a member of the House Environmental Matters Committee,
appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(3) the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Secretary's

designee;

(4) the Attorney General of Maryland, or the Attorney General's

designee;

(5) a representative of the Restaurant Association of Maryland,
appointed by the President of the Association;

(6) a registered dietitian from the Maryland Dietetic Association,
appointed by the President of the Association;

(7) a food allergist, appointed by the Governor;

(8) a consumer who suffers from food allergies, appointed by the

Governor;