Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-606
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 4-606, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§4–606.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dentistry is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:
(i) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year; or
(ii) For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $20,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle, aids or abets unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in violation of § 4–601(b) of this subtitle, or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.
(c) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work, or who advertises a dental appliance in violation of § 4–503(c) of this title is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.
(i) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year; or
(ii) For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $20,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle, aids or abets unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in violation of § 4–601(b) of this subtitle, or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months.
(c) A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work, or who advertises a dental appliance in violation of § 4–503(c) of this title is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.
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