# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 11. Optometrists

### Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 11-505

(a) A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

(b)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to:

    (i) An individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article; or

    (ii) An individual supervised by an individual licensed under Title 14, Subtitle 3 of this article.

  (2) A person who violates Sec. 11-501, Sec. 11-502, or Sec. 11-504 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)