(a) If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:
(1) Instead of suspending the license; or
(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.
(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 4-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 4-303 - Waiver of Qualifications for License to Practice Dentistry
Section 4-303.1 - Waiver of Education Requirements
Section 4-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 4-306 - Examination for Licensees in Other States
Section 4-306.1 - Licensure of University of Maryland School of Dentistry Faculty Member
Section 4-307 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License
Section 4-308 - Scope of License
Section 4-308.1 - Providing Services at Community-Based Health Fair by Hygienists
Section 4-309 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 4-310 - Inactive Status
Section 4-311 - Reinstatement of Expired License
Section 4-312 - Temporary License to Practice Dental Hygiene
Section 4-314 - Surrender of License
Section 4-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 4-316 - Commencement of Proceedings
Section 4-317 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension, Revocation, or Reprimand