Section 3-314 - Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-314. Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation.
 

(a)  Imposition of penalty after hearing.- If after a hearing under § 3-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 3-313 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation: 

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or 

(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license. 

(b)  Imposition of penalty without hearing.- 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 § 3-313 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation in addition to reprimanding, placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license. 

(c)  Board to establish standards.- The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section. 

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

[1981, ch. 147; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1993, ch. 87; 1996, ch. 528.]