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§ 19-731. Violations of §§ 19-705 and 19-705.1; fines and penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 19. Health Care Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Health Maintenance Organizations (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-731
§ 19-731. Violations of §§ 19-705 and 19-705.1; fines and penalties
Currentness
In general
(a) If a person violates any provision of §§ 19-705 and 19-705.1 of this subtitle, the Secretary may:
(1) Issue an administrative order that requires the health maintenance organization to:
(i) Cease inappropriate conduct or practices by it or any of the personnel employed by or associated with it and comply with the standards established by the Department; or
(ii) Provide any service required by §§ 19-705 and 19-705.1 of this subtitle that has been denied improperly;
(2) Impose a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $125,000 for each violation; or
(3) Apply to any court for legal or equitable relief considered appropriate by the Secretary.
Notification of order or penalty
(b) If the Secretary issues an order or imposes any penalty under this section, the Secretary immediately shall provide written notice of the order or penalty to the Commissioner.

Credits

Added by Acts 1999, c. 697, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-731, MD HEALTH GEN § 19-731
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 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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