Maryland Health Occupations Section 9-314.1

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