§ 12-6C-11. Violations; penalties.

MD Health Occ Code § 12-6C-11 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    If a person knowingly violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Board may impose a fine not to exceed $500,000.

(2)    Before the Board imposes a fine, the Board shall consider the appropriateness of the fine in relation to:

(i)    The size of the wholesale distributor;

(ii)    The gravity of the violation for which the fine is to be imposed;

(iii)    The good faith of the wholesale distributor; and

(iv)    Any previous violations by the wholesale distributor.

(b)    In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Board also may take disciplinary action against a permit holder who is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of State, federal, or local drug laws.