# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 9. Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Managers

### Subtitle 3A. Assisted Living Managers

#### Section 9-3A-13

(a)

  (1) If, after a hearing under Sec. 9-3A-14 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under Sec. 9-3A-12 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 a reprimand, 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 Sec. 9-3A-12 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.

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