§ 9–314.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 9-314.1 (2026)
Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers
Subtitle 3. Nursing Home Administrators
§ 9–314.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:
(i)
Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or
(ii)
In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.
(2)
A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:
(i)
$1,000 for a first violation; and
(ii)
$5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(b)
If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:
(1)
A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and
(2)
A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(c)
The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.