Section 7-317 - Penalty instead of probation or suspension or in addition to probation, suspension, or revocation. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-317. Penalty instead of probation or suspension or in addition to probation, suspension, or revocation.
 

(a)  Imposition of penalty.- If, after the Board brings an action under § 7-316 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds to place a licensee on probation or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000: 

(1) Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or 

(2) In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license. 

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

[1992, ch. 155; 1994, ch. 515; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]