Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.05 - Residential Service Agencies
Section 10.07.05.22 - Amount of Civil Money Penalties
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.05.22
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. A civil money penalty imposed on a person under this chapter may not exceed $10,000 per instance or, as provided in Regulation .21 of this chapter, $1,000 per day.
B. In setting the amount of the civil money penalty under this chapter, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:
(1) Nature, number, and seriousness of the
deficiencies;
(2) The degree of
risk to the health, life, or safety of the clients of the agency that is caused
by the deficiency or deficiencies;
(3) The efforts made by, and ability of, the
agency to correct the deficiency or deficiencies;
(4) Whether the amount of the civil money
penalty will jeopardize the financial ability of the agency to continue
operation as an agency;
(5) Prior
history of compliance by the agency; and
(6) Other factors as justice may
require.
C. A person aggrieved by the action of the Secretary under this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .28 of this chapter.
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