# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 19. Social Workers

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 19-407

(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or Sec. 19-301 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(b) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or Sec. 19-301 of this title is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

(c) Each violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.

---

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