Section 11-314 - Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation.

§ 11-314. Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation.
 

(a)  Imposition of penalty.- If after a hearing under § 11-315 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 11-313 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. 

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

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

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 378A; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1984, ch. 772; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]