# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 7

#### Section 8-710

(a) A person who violates any provision of Sec. 8-701(a) through (g), Sec. 8-703, Sec. 8-704, or Sec. 8-705 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.

(b) Subject to the appropriate hearing and appeals provisions, the Board, on the affirmative vote of the majority of its members, may reprimand a licensee or certificate holder, place a licensee or certificate holder on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certificate of a person who violates any provision of this subtitle.

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