Regulation .03 Authority to Impose Civil Monetary Penalty.
Regulation .03 Authority to Impose Civil Monetary Penalty.LinkCopy Citation
A.
After a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §16-313, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.40.05, the Board may impose a civil monetary penalty of no less than $1,000 and no more than $50,000 under this chapter against an individual who commits a violation.
B.
A penalty under §A of this regulation may be imposed:
(1)
In addition to any reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation; and
(2)
For each occasion the licensee commits a violation.
C.
The Board may impose a civil monetary penalty against an individual who practices podiatry without a license in violation of Health Occupations Article, §16–501, Annotated Code of Maryland.
D.
The Board may not impose a fine under §C of this regulation against a podiatrist for practicing podiatry on an expired license if the:
(1)
Podiatrist’s license is reinstated within 30 calendar days of the expiration date of the license; and
(2)
The licensee complies with COMAR 10.40.02.