Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 12-6C-11
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 12-6C-11
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(2) Before the Board imposes a fine, the Board shall consider the appropriateness of the fine in relation to:
(i) The size of the wholesale distributor;
(ii) The gravity of the violation for which the fine is to be imposed;
(iii) The good faith of the wholesale distributor; and
(iv) Any previous violations by the wholesale distributor.
(b) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Board also may take disciplinary action against a permit holder who is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of State, federal, or local drug laws.