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

Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may impose sanctions and penalties for violations of the Maryland Social Workers Act, Health Occupations Article, §19-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, and according to the guidelines set forth in the following chart:

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.

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.

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