2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 18-313 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Grounds

§18-313.

Subject to the hearing provisions of § 18-315 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license of any licensee if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(4) Is or has been addicted to any narcotic or habitually intoxicated;

(5) Aids or abets an unauthorized person in practicing psychology or representing oneself to be a psychologist;

(6) Practices psychology fraudulently or deceitfully;

(7) Violates the code of ethics adopted by the Board under § 18-311 of this subtitle;

(8) Willfully fails to file or record any report as required under law, willfully impedes or obstructs the filing or recording of the report, or induces another to fail to file or record the report;

(9) Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(10) Willfully makes or files a false report or record in the practice of psychology;

(11) Is disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country or disciplined by any branch of the United States uniformed services or the United States Veterans Administration for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the Board’s disciplinary statutes;

(12) Violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board;

(13) Uses or promotes or causes the use of any misleading, deceiving, or untruthful advertising matter, promotional literature, or testimonial;

(14) Is professionally, physically, or mentally incompetent;

(15) Promotes the sale of devices, appliances, or goods to a patient so as to exploit the patient for financial gain;

(16) Behaves immorally in the practice of psychology;

(17) Commits an act of unprofessional conduct in the practice of psychology;

(18) Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the licensee is licensed and qualified to render because the individual is HIV positive;

(19) Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board;

(20) Does an act that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of psychology; or

(21) Fails to submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 18-302.1 of this subtitle.

§ 18-313 - 1. Monetary penalties

(a) In general. -- If, after a hearing under § 18-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 18-313 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license or to reprimand a licensee, the Board may impose a monetary penalty not exceeding $ 10,000:

(1) Instead of suspending the license; or

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

(b) Regulatory authority. -- The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of monetary penalties under this section.

(c) Disposition of collected moneys. -- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.