Section 14-606 - Penalties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-606. Penalties.
 

(a)  Imposition of penalties.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both. 

(2) A person who violates any provision of § 14-503 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500. 

(3) A person who is required to give notice under § 14-505 ("Reporting burn treatment") of this title, and who fails to give the required notice, is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $100. 

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, a person who violates § 14-601 of this subtitle is: 

(i) Guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and 

(ii) Subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by the Board. 

(5) The provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection do not apply to a licensee who has failed to renew a license under § 14-316 of this title. 

(b)  Disposition of funds.- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 136; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1986, ch. 667; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 22, § 1; ch. 271, § 1; ch. 353; 2002, ch. 19, § 9; ch. 373, § 3; 2003, ch. 252, § 10; 2007, ch. 359.]