§ 4-606. Penalties

MD Health Occ Code § 4-606 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license in violation of § 4-601(a) of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 4-602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dentistry is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1)    For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 6 months; or

(2)    For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $6,000 or imprisonment in the State penitentiary not exceeding 1 year.

(b)    A person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license in violation of § 4-601(a) of this subtitle, aids or abets unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in violation of § 4-601(b) of this subtitle, or represents to the public in violation of § 4-602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(c)    A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work, or who advertises a dental appliance in violation of § 4-503(c) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 6 months.