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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 10.58.16.18" title_num="10" subtitle_num="58" chapter_num="16" heading="Fines and Penalties.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, Title 17, Subtitle 6A, Annotated Code of Maryland, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board may impose a civil fine of not more than $50,000 on an individual who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, §17–6A–27, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board shall deposit a penalty collected under §B of this regulation into the State General Fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>