# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 14 — Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

### Chapter 11 — Civil Penalty Standards for Veterinarians

#### Regulation .04 Classification of Violations for the Purpose of Determining Penalties.

*COMAR 15.14.11.04*

A. For a violation of Regulation .03A—F of this chapter, a penalty may be imposed by the Board considering the nature and gravity of each violation consistent with the following standards:

  (1) For the first violation, a penalty of not less than $300 or more than $3,000;

  (2) For the second violation, a penalty of not less than $600 or more than $6,000;

  (3) For the third and any subsequent violation, a penalty of not less than $3,000 or more than $10,000.

B. For a violation of Regulation .03G-J, a penalty may be imposed by the Board considering the nature and gravity of each violation consistent with the following standards:

  (1) For the first violation, a penalty of not less than $600 or more than $5,000;

  (2) For the second violation, a fine of not less than $3,000 or more than $10,000;

  (3) For the third and any subsequent violation, a penalty of not less than $6,000 or more than $10,000.

C. For a violation of Regulation .03K—P of this chapter, a penalty may be imposed by the Board considering the nature and gravity of each violation consistent with the following standards:

  (1) For the first violation, a penalty of not less than $3,000 or more than $5,000;

  (2) For the second violation, a penalty of not less than $6,000 or more than $10,000;

  (3) For the third and any subsequent violation, a penalty of not less than $8,000 or more than $10,000.