Maryland Health Occupations Section 15-403

      (a)      A person who violates § 15-401 or § 15-402 of this subtitle:

            (1)      Is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and

            (2)      Shall lose certification as a physician assistant under this title.

      (b)      (1)      In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, a person who violates § 15-401 of this subtitle may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by the Board in an amount not exceeding $5,000.

            (2)      The Board shall pay any civil penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.