Maryland Health - General Section 19-1404

      (a)      A civil money penalty imposed under this section for potential for more than minimal harm deficiencies:

            (1)      May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or

            (2)      May not exceed $1,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.

      (b)      A civil money penalty imposed under this subtitle for actual harm deficiencies:

            (1)      May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or

            (2)      May not exceed $5,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.

      (c)      A civil money penalty imposed under this section for a serious and immediate threat:

            (1)      May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or

            (2)      May not exceed $10,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.

      (d)      In setting the amount of a civil money penalty under this section, the Secretary shall consider, pursuant to guidelines set forth in regulations promulgated by the Secretary, the following factors:

            (1)      The number, nature, and seriousness of the deficiencies;

            (2)      The degree of risk to the health, life, or safety of the residents of the nursing home caused by the deficiency or deficiencies;

            (3)      The efforts made by the nursing home to correct the deficiency or deficiencies;

            (4)      Current federal guidelines for money penalties;

            (5)      Whether the amount of the proposed civil money penalty will jeopardize the financial ability of the nursing home to continue operating as a nursing home; and

            (6)      Such other factors as justice may require.