Section 19-311.1 - Fines. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-311.1. Fines.
 

(a)  Authorized.- If after a hearing under § 19-312 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 19-311 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a fine on the licensee in an amount not exceeding $5,000: 

(1) Instead of reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the social worker's license; or 

(2) In addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the social worker's license. 

(b)  Regulations.- The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of fines under this section. 

(c)  Payment into General Fund.- The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund. 
 

[2000, ch. 554.]