Section 5-311.1 - Penalties.
§ 5-311.1. Penalties.
(a) In general.- 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) Regulations.- The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.
(c) Penalty funds to be paid to General Fund.- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
[2006, ch. 382.]