Sec. 10.60.04.09. Right of Appeal

A. An individual whose certificate has been revoked or suspended by the Board, or an individual placed on probation or reprimand under the regulations in this chapter, may appeal the Board’s decision as provided by the law.

B. A licensee or certificate holder shall pay to the Board a penalty imposed under this chapter as of the date the Board’s order is issued, unless the Board’s order specifies otherwise.

C. Filing an appeal under State Government Article, §10–222, Annotated Code of Maryland, or Health Occupations Article, §21–314, Annotated Code of Maryland, does not automatically stay payment of a penalty imposed by the Board under this chapter.

D. If a licensee or certificate holder fails to pay, in whole or in part, a penalty imposed by the Board under this chapter, the Board may, in its discretion, restore, reinstate, or renew a license until the penalty has been paid in full.

E. In its discretion, the Board may refer all cases of delinquent payment to the Central Collections Unit of the Department of Budget and Management to institute and maintain proceedings to ensure prompt payment.

F. The Board shall pay all monies collected under this chapter into the State’s General Fund.