# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 15. Physician Assistants

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 15-403

(a) A person who violates Sec. 15-401 or Sec. 15-402 of this subtitle:

  (1) 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; and

  (2) Shall lose licensure as a physician assistant under this title.

(b)

  (1) In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, a person who violates Sec. 15-401 of this subtitle may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $5,000.

  (2) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who violates Sec. 15-309 of this title may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $100.

  (3) The Board shall pay any civil penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.

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