Md. Code Regs. 10.42.09.04
VIOLATION | Minimum SANCTION/PENALTY | Maximum SANCTION/PENALTY |
(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains, or attempts to obtain a license | Active suspension for 90 days, or $2,000 fine, or both | Denial of a license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(2) Fraudulently uses a license | Active suspension for 90 days, or $2,000 fine, or both | Denial of a license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(3) Physical or mental incompetence | Probation of 1 year | Denial of license application or revocation |
(4) Commits any act of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of social work | Probation for 1 year, or $1,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(5) Knowingly violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland | Probation for 1 year, or $1,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(6) Engages in a course of conduct that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of social work | Probation for 1 year, or $1,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(7) Violates any provision of this title or regulations governing the practice of social work adopted and published by the Board | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(8) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or crime of moral turpitude | Probation for 1 year, or $1,000 fine, or both | Denial of license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(9) Provides professional services while: under the influence of alcohol; or using any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance | Probation for 1 year, or $2,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(10) Reciprocal discipline | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Denial of license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(11) Practices social work with an unauthorized person or supervises or aids an unauthorized person in the practice of social work | Reprimand, or $1,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(12) Knowingly makes or files a false report in the practice of social work | Probation for 1 year, or $2,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(13) Knowingly fails to file or record any report as required under law | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(14) Knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse in violation of Family Law Article, § 5-704, Annotated Code of Maryland | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(15) Submits a false statement to collect a fee | Probation for 1 year, or $2,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(16) Discrimination | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Probation for 2 years, or $2,000 fine, or both |
(17) Failure to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the Board | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Denial of license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(18) Exploitation/undue influence | Active suspension for 1 year, or $2,000 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(19) Knowingly fails to report suspected abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in violation of Criminal Law Article, § 3-604 or 3-605, Annotated Code of Maryland | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(20) Fails to comply with the requirements of any order entered by the Board | Reprimand, or $2,000 fine, or both | Denial of license application or revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(21) Record-keeping violations | Reprimand | Probation for 2 years |
(22) Sexual misconduct or boundary violations within the professional relationship | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
(23) Violations of COMAR 10.42.03 Code of Ethics | Reprimand, or $200 fine, or both | Revocation, or $10,000 fine, or both |
Md. Code Regs. 10.42.09.04