(a) With respect to any person found to be in violation of this chapter, the commission has the following powers:
(1) Issue a cease and desist order;
(2) Impose a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
(3) Void an official action taken by an official or employee when the action was taken in violation of the ethics law; and
(4) Order restitution.
(b) The commission may seek compliance with an order by filing an action for injunctive or other relief in the circuit court for Frederick County, Maryland.
(c) An employee found to have violated this chapter may be subject to disciplinary or other appropriate personnel action, including suspension of salary or other compensation. (Ord. No. G-83-32, § 1, 7-14-83; Ord. No. G-98-22, § 1, 12-31-99; Ord. No. G-01-33, § 1, 8-16-01)