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§ 3-506. Fines and penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Chiropractors (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 3-506
§ 3-506. Fines and penalties
Currentness
Misdemeanor convictions
(a) A person who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic without a license in violation of § 3-501 of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 3-502 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice chiropractic is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months; or
(2) For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $6,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.
Reimbursement of costs
(b) A person who is convicted under the provisions of this section shall reimburse the Board for the direct costs of the Board, including court reporting services and expert witness fees, incurred as a result of a prosecution under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1996, c. 311, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1996. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 242, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 243, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2016, c. 739, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 3-506, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 3-506
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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