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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".39" citation="COMAR 10.44.04.39" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="04" heading="Violations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Subject to the hearing provisions of Health Occupations Article, §4-318, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may take the following action against a dental hygienist who violates any provision of this chapter or who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, §4-315(b), Annotated Code of Maryland:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to administer local anesthesia;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Deny the privilege to perform manual curettage in conjunction with scaling and root planning;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to administer nitrous oxide;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Suspend or revoke the recognition to monitor nitrous oxide;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Deny, suspend, or revoke the recognition to prescribe and administer medication;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Issue a reprimand; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Take disciplinary action under Health Occupations Article, §4-315(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition to the action authorized under §A of this regulation, the Board may take formal or informal disciplinary action as specified in COMAR 10.44.07.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Failure to comply with this chapter constitutes unprofessional conduct and may constitute other violations of law.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>