Md. Code, Health Occupations § 16-505
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 16-505, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§16–505.
Official statutory text
(a) Any person who practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice podiatry in this State without complying with the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days.
(b) Any person who violates § 16–501 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(b) Any person who violates § 16–501 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
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