Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-317
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-317, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§4–317.
Official statutory text
(a) If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:
(1) Instead of suspending the license; or
(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.
(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
(1) Instead of suspending the license; or
(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.
(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
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