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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.43.15.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="43" chapter_num="15" heading="Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter shall be used by the Board as a guide for sanctioning licensees in formal and informal actions and proceedings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Except as provided in Regulation .05 of this chapter, the Board shall impose a sanction not less severe than the minimum listed in Regulation .06 of this chapter, nor more severe than the maximum listed in Regulation .06 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>When conduct results in multiple violations of the Maryland Chiropractic Act and the regulations adopted by the Board, the Board shall consider sanctions that are greater than those imposed for a single violation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>This chapter does not apply to disciplinary matters reviewed by the Board that are initially closed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Unless otherwise indicated, the period of a suspension may be stayed in whole or in part.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A respondent placed on suspension or probation shall have conditions attached to the suspension or probation which focus on the conduct and steps needed to assure public protection.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Consent orders shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Include an acknowledgement of the violation or violations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Indicate that the respondent accepts personal responsibility for the respondent's behavior.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>If the conduct is not described in Regulation .06 of this chapter, the Board shall use its judgment to determine appropriate sanctions and shall so state in the sanctions worksheet.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>A departure from the sanctioning guidelines alone may not be grounds for any hearing or appeal of any Board action before the Board or the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>The sanctioning guidelines are not applicable to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Individuals seeking an initial license; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The summary suspension of a license under State Government Article, §10-226, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Notwithstanding the sanctioning guidelines, a respondent may surrender a license.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>