(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–411 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a permit to any applicant, reprimand a permit holder, or suspend or revoke a permit if:
(1) the applicant or permit holder fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a permit; or
(2) the permit holder fraudulently or deceptively uses a permit.
(b) (1) In addition to a sanction imposed under subsection (a) of this section, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for:
(i) each violation for which a denial, reprimand, suspension, or revocation was imposed under subsection (a) of this section; and
(ii) each failure to meet or continue to meet the qualifications or requirements set forth in this subtitle.
(2) To determine the amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection, the Board shall consider:
(i) the seriousness of the violation;
(ii) the harm caused by the violation;
(iii) the good faith of the permit holder or the applicant; and
(iv) any history of previous violations by the permit holder or the applicant.
(c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under subsection (b) of this section into the General Fund of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 3-401 - "Responsible Member" Defined
Section 3-402 - Practice Through Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership Authorized
Section 3-403 - Permit Required; Exception
Section 3-404 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 3-405 - Applications for Permits
Section 3-406 - Issuance of Permit
Section 3-407 - Scope of Permit
Section 3-408 - Term and Renewal of Permit
Section 3-409 - Notice of Change
Section 3-410 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of Permits; Reprimands of Holder; Penalties
Section 3-411 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of Permits; Reprimands of Holder -- Hearings
Section 3-412 - Permit to Remain in Effect Pending Investigation or Hearing
Section 3-413 - Services Prohibited Until Suspension Lifted or Permit Reinstated
Section 3-414 - Reinstatement -- Revoked or Suspended Permits