§9–2803.

    (a)    The Board may revoke or suspend a license or impose a fine on a license holder who violates this article.

    (b)    (1)    In lieu of suspension, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county.

        (2)    In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:

            (i)    the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and

            (ii)    the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.