Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-606
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-606, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§14–606.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(2) A person who violates any provision of § 14–503 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(3) A person who is required to give notice under § 14–505 (“Reporting burn treatment”) of this title, and who fails to give the required notice, may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100.
(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, a person who violates § 14–601 or § 14–602 of this subtitle is:
(i) Guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and
(ii) Subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(5) The provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection do not apply to a former licensee who has failed to renew a license under § 14–316 of this title if:
(i) Less than 60 days have elapsed since the expiration of the license; and
(ii) The former licensee has applied for license reinstatement, including payment of the reinstatement fee.
(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
(2) A person who violates any provision of § 14–503 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(3) A person who is required to give notice under § 14–505 (“Reporting burn treatment”) of this title, and who fails to give the required notice, may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100.
(4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, a person who violates § 14–601 or § 14–602 of this subtitle is:
(i) Guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and
(ii) Subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(5) The provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection do not apply to a former licensee who has failed to renew a license under § 14–316 of this title if:
(i) Less than 60 days have elapsed since the expiration of the license; and
(ii) The former licensee has applied for license reinstatement, including payment of the reinstatement fee.
(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
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