Section 9-314.1 - Civil fines. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-314.1. Civil fines.
 

(a)  Fines following hearings.-  

(1) If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine: 

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

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

(2) A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed: 

(i) $1,000 for a first violation; and 

(ii) $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision. 

(b)  Fines on waiver of 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 § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose: 

(1) A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and 

(2) A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision. 

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

[2005, ch. 247.]