Maryland Health Occupations Section 8-711

      (a)      The Board may impose a civil fine on a licensee who fails to renew a license within 30 days after the date of expiration of the license and engages in the practice of nursing during the period of expiration.

      (b)      The civil fine shall be $5 a day for each day that the violation continues, up to a maximum of $500.

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