Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-516 - Criminal penalty(a) If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding life or a fine not exceeding $200,000 or both.(b) If a violation of this part results in serious injury to an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.(c) If the value of the money, health care services, or other goods or services involved is $1,500 or more in the aggregate, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.(d) A person who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.(e)(1) In this subsection, "business entity" includes an association, firm, institution, partnership, and corporation.(2) A business entity that violates a provision of this part is subject to a fine not exceeding: (i) $250,000 for each felony; and(ii) $100,000 for each misdemeanor.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 515,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 415,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.