§ 3-314. Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation

   (a) Imposition of penalty after hearing. -- If after a hearing under § 3-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 3-313 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $ 5,000 for each violation:

   (1) Instead of suspending the license; or

   (2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license.

(b) Imposition of penalty without hearing. -- If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 3-313 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $ 5,000 for each violation in addition to reprimanding, placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.

(c) Board to establish standards. -- The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(d) Disposition of funds. -- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.

HISTORY: 1981, ch. 147; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1993, ch. 87; 1996, ch. 528.