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§ 7-1104. Unauthorized compensation

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Civil Liability (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1104
§ 7-1104. Unauthorized compensation
Currentness
In general
(a) A State employee may not receive or solicit, directly or indirectly, any remuneration for providing services to an individual eligible for services under this title except for compensation provided for in the State budget, those charges provided for in Title 16 of this article, and funds received in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
Nonbudgeted funds
(b)(1) A State residential center may accept nonbudgeted funds that are available to it but are not part of the appropriation process in this State.
(2) A State residential center may accept these funds only under the policy or regulations that the Secretary sets.
Scope of compensation
(c) An employee of a licensee may not receive or solicit, directly or indirectly, any remuneration for providing services within the scope of that employment to an individual eligible for services under this title, other than compensation provided by the licensee.
Fines and penalties
(d) A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1104, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-1104
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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