Section 3-506 - Penalties; court costs. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-506. Penalties; court costs.
 

(a)  Penalties.- A person who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic or massage therapy without a license in violation of § 3-501 of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 3-502 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice chiropractic or massage therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: 

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months; or 

(2) For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $6,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year. 

(b)  Court costs.- A person who is convicted under the provisions of this section shall reimburse the Board for the direct costs of the Board, including court reporting services and expert witness fees, incurred as a result of a prosecution under this section. 
 

[1996, ch. 311, § 2; 2008, chs. 242, 243.]