(a) The Board may impose a civil fine on a licensee who fails to renew a license within 30 days after the date of expiration of the license and engages in the practice of nursing during the period of expiration.
(b) The civil fine shall be $5 a day for each day that the violation continues, up to a maximum of $500.
(c) The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.