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§ 9-3A-13. Fines, suspension, or revocation of license

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3a. Assisted Living Managers (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2022
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 9-3A-13
§ 9-3A-13. Fines, suspension, or revocation of license
Fines after hearing
(a)(1) If, after a hearing under § 9-3A-14 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-3A-12 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 a reprimand, 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.
Fines in addition to discipline
(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 § 9-3A-12 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.
Disposition of fines
(c) The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 689, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 690, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 9-3A-13, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 9-3A-13
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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