# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 7

#### Section 8-711

(a) The Board may impose a civil fine on a licensee who fails to renew a license within 30 days after the date of expiration of the license and engages in the practice of nursing during the period of expiration.

(b) The civil fine shall be $5 a day for each day that the violation continues, up to a maximum of $500.

(c) The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.

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