1. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 15-317 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A complaint shall:

      1. (i) be in writing;
      2. (ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and
      3. (iii) be submitted to the secretary of the Board.
   2. (2) If the complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.
3. (c) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 15-317 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 15-319 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.

Added as Business Occupations and Professions § 15-319 by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Renumbered as Business Occupations and Professions § 15-318 by Acts 2003, c. 384, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 384, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.

Formerly Art. 56, § 341.