10.32.10.16

.16 Penalties.

A. The Board may impose a civil fine of not more than $5,000 on an individual who:

(1) Is not licensed to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medical technology, or radiology assistance in Maryland; and

(2) Represents to the public in any way that the individual is authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medical technology, or radiology assistance in Maryland.

B. The Board may impose a civil fine of not more than $5,000 on an individual who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Subtitle 5B, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any regulation in this chapter.

C. The Board shall deposit a penalty collected under §A or B of this regulation into the Board of Physicians fund.

D. The Board may impose a civil fine of not more than $1,000 on an individual who fails to file a report under Regulation .17 of this chapter.

E. The Board may impose a civil fine of not more than $1,000 on a licensed physician or employer who employs or supervises an individual practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance without a license.

F. The Board shall deposit a fine collected under §D or E of this regulation into the General Fund.