This chapter governs procedures for disciplinary matters and hearings before the State Acupuncture Board and establishes the standards for use as a guide for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions against any Maryland licensed acupuncturist or any registered auricular detoxification specialist if, after a hearing, the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §1A–309, Annotated Code of Maryland, to place a licensee or registered auricular detoxification specialist on probation, reprimand, suspend, fine, or revoke a license. The Board may consider aggravating and mitigating factors in determining sanctions.