1. (a) This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.

2. (b) Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:

   1. (1) for a first offense:

      1. (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or
      2. (ii) for a violation of § 10-117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;
   2. (2) for a second offense in the same 24-month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and
   3. (3) for a third offense in the same 24-month period, impose a fine of $7,500.
3. (c) For a fourth offense in the same 24-month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.