§ 9-3A-13
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§9–3A–13.
(1)If, after a hearing under § 9–3A–14 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9–3A–12 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine:
(i)Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or
(ii)In addition to a reprimand, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license.
(2)A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed:
(i)$1,000 for a first violation; and
(ii)$5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(b)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 § 9–3A–12 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:
(1)A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and
(2)A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.
(c)The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.