Section 7-317 - Penalty instead of probation or suspension or in addition to probation, suspension, or revocation.
§ 7-317. Penalty instead of probation or suspension or in addition to probation, suspension, or revocation.
(a) Imposition of penalty.- If, after the Board brings an action under § 7-316 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds to place a licensee on probation or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:
(1) Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or
(2) In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.
(b) Disposition of funds.- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
[1992, ch. 155; 1994, ch. 515; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.]