Sec. 10.40.07.03. Authority to Impose Civil Monetary Penalty

A. After a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §16-313, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.40.05, the Board may impose a civil monetary penalty of no less than $1,000 and no more than $50,000 under this chapter against an individual who commits a violation.

B. A penalty under §A of this regulation may be imposed:

(1) In addition to any reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation; and

(2) For each occasion the licensee commits a violation.

C. The Board may impose a civil monetary penalty against an individual who practices podiatry without a license in violation of Health Occupations Article, §16–501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The Board may not impose a fine under §C of this regulation against a podiatrist for practicing podiatry on an expired license if the:

(1) Podiatrist’s license is reinstated within 30 calendar days of the expiration date of the license; and

(2) The licensee complies with COMAR 10.40.02.