(a) If after a hearing under § 2–315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 2–314 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license or to reprimand a licensee or place a licensee on probation, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 in addition to suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, or placing the licensee on probation.
(b) The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.
(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Section 2-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 2-302 - Qualifications -- Audiologists
Section 2-302.1 - Qualifications -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-302.2 - Qualifications -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-302.3 - Qualifications -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 2-303.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 2-305 - Waiver of Requirements -- Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-306 - Issuance of License
Section 2-307 - Scope of License -- Audiologists
Section 2-307.1 - Scope of License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-307.2 - Scope of License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-307.3 - Scope of License -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-307.4 - Scope of License -- Identification and Representation
Section 2-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 2-308.1 - Inactive Status of Licenses
Section 2-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 2-310 - Limited License -- Audiologist
Section 2-310.1 - Limited License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-310.2 - Limited License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-310.3 - Limited License -- Assisting in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology
Section 2-311 - Display of Licenses; Multiple Place of Business; Change of Address
Section 2-312 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers of Board
Section 2-313 - Surrender of License
Section 2-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 2-314.1 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Medical Examination
Section 2-314.2 - Misleading or Untruthful Advertisements and Representations Regarding Services
Section 2-314.3 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Misrepresentation of Qualifications of Place of Business
Section 2-314.4 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Use of False Name
Section 2-314.5 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Unlawful Inducements
Section 2-314.6 - Door-to-Door Solicitation of Hearing Aid Sales
Section 2-314.7 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in Provision of Hearing Aid Services
Section 2-314.8 - Receipts for Hearing Aids
Section 2-314.9 - Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Additional Penalties
Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 2-317 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses