Section 9-314.1 - Civil fines(a)(1) If, after a hearing under § 9-315 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a civil fine: (i) Instead of suspending or revoking the license; or(ii) In addition to placing the licensee on probation or suspending or revoking the license.(2) A civil fine imposed under this subsection may not exceed: (i) $1,000 for a first violation; and(ii) $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.(b) If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under this subtitle and if the Board finds that there are grounds under § 9-314 of this subtitle to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board, in addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the license, may impose:(1) A civil fine not exceeding $1,000 for a first violation; and(2) A civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for any subsequent violation of the same provision.(c) The Board shall pay any civil fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.