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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.27.26.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="26" heading="Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter shall be used by the Board as a guide for sanctioning licensees and certificate holders in formal and informal disciplinary proceedings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board shall take into consideration a range of activity within certain types of conduct rather than assigning particular sanctions to each specific violation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>There may be conduct by a licensee or certificate holder that does not fall squarely within a particular category of misconduct contained in Regulation .07 of this chapter. In that event, the Board will use its discretion to determine the appropriate category and sanction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Board shall make determinations that maximize the protection of the public’s health while maintaining the rights of licensees and certificate holders.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>