# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 07 — Hospitals

### Chapter 03 — Health Care Staff Agencies

#### Regulation .11 Civil Money Penalties — Amount of Penalty.

*COMAR 10.07.03.11*

A. A civil money penalty imposed under this chapter for a first offense may not exceed:

  (1) $2,500 for each instance of violation; or

  (2) $2,500 per day until correction of the deficiency or deficiencies has been verified and compliance has been maintained.

B. A civil money penalty imposed under this chapter for a second offense may not exceed:

  (1) $5,000 for each instance of violation; or

  (2) $5,000 per day until correction of the deficiency or deficiencies has been verified and compliance has been maintained.

C. A civil money penalty imposed under this chapter for a third or subsequent offense may not exceed:

  (1) $10,000 for each instance of violation; or

  (2) $10,000 per day until correction of the deficiency or deficiencies has been verified and compliance has been maintained.