Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.05 - Residential Service Agencies
Section 10.07.05.21 - Civil Money Penalties
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty on an agency if a deficiency or continuing pattern of deficiencies exists in the residential service agency.
B. In determining whether a civil money penalty will be imposed, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:
C. If the Department determines that a deficiency or a continuing pattern of deficiencies exists, the Department shall notify the agency of the deficiency or deficiencies and may:
D. If the Department permits an agency the opportunity to correct the deficiencies by a specific date, and the agency fails to comply with this requirement, the Department may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each day of violation until correction of the deficiency or deficiencies has been verified and sustained compliance has been maintained.
E. If the Department proposes to impose a civil money penalty, the Secretary shall issue an order which shall state the: