Section 4-317 - Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension, revocation, or reprimand. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-317. Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension, revocation, or reprimand.
 

(a)  Imposition of penalty.- If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher's license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000: 

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or 

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

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

[An. Code 1957, art. 32, § 11B; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1983, ch. 200; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]