§ 15-403

Md. Code, Health Occupations § 15-403, under Article — Health Occupations.

Md. Code, Health Occupations § 15-403

(a) A person who violates § 15-401 or § 15-402 of this subtitle:

(1) Is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and

(2) Shall lose licensure as a physician assistant under this title.

(b) (1) In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, a person who violates § 15-401 of this subtitle may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $5,000.

(2) In addition to the penalties under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person who violates § 15-309 of this title may be subject to a civil penalty assessed by a disciplinary panel in an amount not exceeding $100.

(3) The Board shall pay any civil penalty collected under this subsection into the Board of Physicians Fund.