# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 5. Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 5-403

(a) A person who violates Sec. 5-401 or Sec. 5-402 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) A person who violates Sec. 5-401 or Sec. 5-402 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not to exceed $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)