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Code of Maryland Regulations - Title 10 Chapter 1 - General RegulationsChapter 2 - Code of EthicsChapter 3 - Standards of PracticeChapter 4 - Physical Therapy AideChapter 5 - Rules of Procedure for Board HearingsChapter 6 - Foreign-Educated Licensure RequirementsChapter 7 - Fee scheduleChapter 8 - Continuing Education RequirementsChapter 9 - Speech-Impaired ApplicantsChapter 10 - Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalties, and Civil FinesChapter 11 - Compelling Purpose Disclosure
.01 Scope. This chapter establishes standards for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions, monetary penalties, and civil fines for violations of the Maryland Physical Therapy Act. .02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Act” means the Maryland Physical Therapy Act, Health Occupations Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) "Board" means the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. (3) “Civil fine” means a fine assessed by the Board against an individual for practicing physical therapy or limited physical therapy without a license. (4) "License" means a license issued by the Board to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy. (5) "Licensee" means a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is licensed by the Board to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy. (6) "Penalty" means monetary penalty. (7) “Sanction” means a disciplinary action reprimanding, restricting, suspending, or revoking a license. .03 Imposition of a Penalty—General. A. Imposition of a Penalty After a Hearing. If, after a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §13-317, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §13-316, Annotated Code of Maryland, to reprimand a licensee or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000: (1) Instead, of, or in addition to, reprimanding the licensee or suspending the license; or (2) In addition to revoking the license. B. Imposition of a Penalty without a Hearing. If, after disciplinary procedures have been brought against a licensee, the licensee waives the right to a hearing required under State Government Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland, and if the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §13-316, Annotated Code of Maryland, to reprimand the licensee, place the licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation in addition to reprimanding, placing the license on probation, or suspending or revoking the license. .04 Guidelines for Imposition of Disciplinary Sanctions or Monetary Penalties. A. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Board may impose the following sanctions and, if appropriate, penalties for violations of the Act and its regulations according to the minimum and maximum sanctions and penalties set forth in the following categories: Violation
.05 Factors to be Considered in the Assessment of a Penalty. In those cases in which the Board determines that the imposition of a penalty is appropriate, the Board shall take into consideration the following factors, without limitations, in determining the amount of penalty: A. The extent to which the licensee derived any financial benefit from the unprofessional or improper conduct; B. The willfulness of the unprofessional or improper conduct; C. The extent of actual or potential public harm caused by the unprofessional or improper conduct; and D. The cost of investigating and prosecuting the case against the licensee. .06 Payment of a Penalty. A. A licensee shall pay to the Board a penalty imposed under this chapter as of the date the Board's order is issued, unless the Board's order specifies otherwise. B. Filing an appeal under State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, or Health Occupations Article, §13-318, Annotated Code of Maryland, does not automatically stay payment of a penalty imposed by the Board pursuant to this chapter. C. If a licensee fails to pay, in whole or in part, a penalty imposed by the Board pursuant to this chapter, the Board may not restore, reinstate, or renew a license until the penalty has been paid in full. D. In its discretion, the Board may refer all cases of delinquent payment to the Central Collection Unit of the Department of Budget and Management to institute and maintain proceedings to ensure prompt payment. E. The Board shall pay all monies collected pursuant to this chapter into the State's General Fund. Administrative History Effective date: May 15, 2000 (27:9 Md. R. 858) Regulation .04C amended effective April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 690); April 6, 2009 (36:7 Md. R. 525)
Back to Top Chapter 11 Compelling Purpose Disclosure Authority: Health Occupations Article, §13-206; State Government Article, §10-617(h)(3); Annotated Code of Maryland
.01 Scope. This chapter does not apply to the disclosure of information in the Board's files to a health occupations regulatory board of this State or another state that licenses or disciplines persons practicing a health occupation. .02 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. A custodian of the Board may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file, regardless of whether there has been a request for the information, and may disclose information concerning competent evidence of: A. Possible criminal activity, if disclosure is to a federal, state, or local law enforcement or prosecutorial official or authority; B. A possible violation of law, if disclosure is to a federal, state, or local authority that has jurisdiction over the individual whose conduct may be a violation and the information disclosed is limited to information relevant to the possible violation by that individual; or C. Conduct by an individual which the Board reasonably believes may pose a risk to the public health, safety, or welfare, if disclosure is to a law enforcement authority, administrative official, agency that regulates the individual, or to a hospital or other health care facility where the individual has privileges. .03 Other Disclosures. This chapter does not prohibit or limit the ability of the Board to disclose general licensing information under State Government Article, §10-617(h), Annotated Code of Maryland, or any information that the Board may otherwise disclose by law. Administrative History Effective date: November 11, 2002 (29:22 Md. R. 1721)