Md. Code Regs. 10.56.09.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.56.09.07 - Civil Fines

A. The Board may impose a civil fine of no less than $1,000 and no more than $50,000 against an individual who:

(1) Practices dietetics without a license in violation of Health Occupations Article, § 5-401, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(2) Misrepresents or implies to the public by use of the protected titles in violation of Health Occupations Article, § 5-402, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Factors to be used in determining the amount of the fine may include, but are not be limited to, the following:

(1) The extent to which the individual derived any financial benefit from the unauthorized practice or misrepresentation of title;

(2) The willfulness of the unauthorized practice or misrepresentation of title;

(3) Actual or potential harm caused by the unauthorized practice or misrepresentation of title;

(4) The cost of the investigation; and

(5)The length of time in which the individual engaged in the unauthorized practice or misrepresentation of title.

Md. Code Regs. 10.56.09.07

Regulation .07 adopted effective 42:4 Md. R. 433, eff.3/2/2015