# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 20. Residential Child Care Program Professionals

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 20-405

A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) A fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first offense; and

(2) A fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for any subsequent violation of the same provision.

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