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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 772

(a)   If after a hearing under § 12-410 of this subtitle the
Board finds that there are grounds under § 12-409 of this
subtitle to suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a
penalty not exceeding $5,000:

(1)   Instead of suspending the license; or

(2)   In addition to suspending or revoking the
license.

(b)  The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set
standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.

(c)  The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this
section into the General Fund of this State.]

13-208.

A PERSON WHO ACTS IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE
JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD IS NOT CIVILLY LIABLE FOR GIVING
INFORMATION TO THE BOARD OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN ITS
ACTIVITIES.

13-315.

(A) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-316 of this
subtitle, the Board may deny a license, temporary license, or
restricted license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or
holder of a temporary license or restricted license, IMPOSE A
PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING $5,000, place any licensee or holder of a
temporary license or restricted license on probation, or suspend
or revoke a license, temporary license, or restricted license if
the applicant, licensee, or holder:

(1)  Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts
to obtain a license, temporary license, or restricted license for
the applicant, licensee, or holder or for another;

(2)  Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license,
temporary license, or restricted license;

(3)  Practices physical therapy inconsistent with any
written or oral order of:

(i) A physician authorized to practice medicine
in any state;

(ii) A dentist authorized to practice dentistry
in any state; or

(iii) A podiatrist authorized to practice
podiatry in any state;

(4)  Unless specifically licensed with respect to the
treatment, treats or attempts to treat a health condition of an
individual by means other than physical therapy;