# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 28 — Board of Examiners in Optometry

### Chapter 17 — Disciplinary Sanctions and Monetary Penalties

#### Regulation .04 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions and Imposition of Penalties.

*COMAR 10.28.17.04*

A. Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may impose sanctions and penalties for violations of the Maryland Optometry Act and its regulations according to the guidelines set forth in the following chart:

B. If a licensee is found in violation of more than one category enumerated in this chapter, the category or categories containing the highest maximum sanction and penalty shall prevail.

C. Notwithstanding the guidelines set forth in this chapter, in order to resolve a pending disciplinary action, the Board and licensee may agree to a surrender of license or a consent order with terms, sanction, and penalty agreed to by the Board and the licensee.

D. A departure from the guidelines set forth in this chapter alone is not grounds for any hearing or appeal of a Board action.