Maryland § 7-509

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-509.

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section and the hearing provisions of § 7–319 of this title, and in addition to any other sanction authorized for a violation of § 7–501 or § 7–502 of this subtitle, the Board may issue a public cease and desist order, impose a civil fine of not more than $5,000 per offense, or both.

    (b)    For the purposes of this section, each violation is a separate offense if the violation occurs:

        (1)    At a different time, date, or location; or

        (2)    On the same date and location at a different time.

    (c)    The Board may not issue a public cease and desist order to a funeral establishment that was previously licensed by the Board.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-509

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Section 7-509 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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