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MD SB189
MD SB189State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Cease and Desist Orders and Civil Penalties
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Introduced
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Passed
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2020
05/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing, on review and approval of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to issue a cease and desist order against a person who practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice veterinary medicine in violation of certain laws or takes certain actions; specifying that a civil penalty imposed under the Act may not exceed $5,000 for a first offense or $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, with approval from the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee, to issue cease and desist orders and impose civil penalties against individuals who practice veterinary medicine without a license or take certain actions that pose a serious risk to animal health and safety. The civil penalties may not exceed $5,000 for a first offense or $10,000 for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also outlines the factors the Board must consider in setting the penalty amount and provides for an administrative review process. Additionally, the Board is required to adopt regulations to implement the new cease and desist order and civil penalty provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 244 (on 05/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0189?ys=2020RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/sb0189_ent.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 174236/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2020RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0189_17423601.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0189t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/sb0189_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0189f.pdf |
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