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Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 9-3A-13

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) If, after a hearing under § 9-3A-14 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-3A-12 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:

(i) Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or

(ii) In addition to a reprimand, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license.

(2) A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:

(i) $1,000 for a first violation; and

(ii) $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

(b) If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-3A-12 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:

(1) A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and

(2) A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

(c) The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.

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