Maryland Health Occupations Section 4-317

      (a)      If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher's license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

            (1)      Instead of suspending the license; or

            (2)      In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.

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