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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.42.09.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="42" chapter_num="09" heading="Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions and Imposition of Penalties.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A departure from the guidelines set forth in this chapter alone is not grounds for any hearing or appeal of a Board action.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>