(a) In lieu of or in addition to suspension of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense.
(b) In addition to revocation of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense.
(c) In addition to suspension or revocation of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
(d) Penalties collected by the Board under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
(e) The Board shall establish such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 3 - State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 2-302 - State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Section 2-302.1 - Veterinary Review Committee
Section 2-303 - Establishment of Fund; Fees; Disposition of Funds Collected
Section 2-304 - Powers and Duties of Board Generally
Section 2-304.1 - Veterinary Hospital License
Section 2-305 - License to Administer Drugs by Animal Control Facility
Section 2-306 - Regulation of Veterinary Education
Section 2-307 - Examinations; Issuance of License
Section 2-307.1 - Mental or Physical Examination
Section 2-308 - Registration of Licensee
Section 2-309 - Registration of Veterinary Technicians
Section 2-310.1 - Penalties in Lieu of or in Addition to Suspension or Revocation
Section 2-311 - Procedure for Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 2-312 - Issuance of License After Revocation
Section 2-313 - Prohibited Acts
Section 2-313.1 - Reporting Animal Cruelty or Fighting
Section 2-313.2 - Cease and Desist Orders -- Civil Penalties
Section 2-314 - Liability for Civil Damages of Veterinarian or Others Rendering Aid in Emergency
Section 2-315 - Injunctive Relief
Section 2-316 - Termination of Subtitle Provisions and Regulations