(a) If after a hearing under § 5-312 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 5-311 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, 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 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 5 - Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists
Section 5-302 - Qualifications of Licensees
Section 5-303 - Applications; Applicants Licensed in Other States
Section 5-304 - Passing Score for Examination
Section 5-305 - Waiver of Examination
Section 5-306 - Issuance of License
Section 5-307 - Authority of License
Section 5-308 - Expiration of License
Section 5-309 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement
Section 5-310 - Production of License Upon Request; Change of Address
Section 5-310.1 - Surrender or Lapse of License Pending Investigation or Charges
Section 5-311 - Grounds for Denial of License