Section 12-410 - Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation.
§ 12-410. Penalty instead of suspension or in addition to suspension or revocation.
(a) Imposition of penalty.- If after a hearing under § 12-411 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 12-409 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a permit, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $10,000:
(1) Instead of suspending the permit; or
(2) In addition to suspending or revoking the permit.
(b) Board to establish standards.- The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to set standards for the imposition of penalties under this section.
(c) Disposition of funds.- The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.
[1981, ch. 147; 1984, ch. 772; 1987, ch. 11, § 1; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1997, ch. 615.]