Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 8-311
Commencement of proceedings by Board
Effective Feb 28, 1994Added as Business Occupations and Professions § 8.5-311 by Acts 1991, c. 663, § 1, eff. July 1, 1991. Renumbered as Business Occupations and Professions § 8-311 by Acts 1994, c. 3, § 13, eff. Feb. 28, 1994.State of Maryland
- (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall bring proceedings under § 8-310 of this subtitle on the complaint made to the Board by a member of the Board or any other individual.
(b)
(1) A complaint shall:
- (i) be in writing; and
- (ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.
- (2) If the complaint is made by any individual other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the individual who submits the complaint.
- (c) If the Board finds that the complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 8-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 8-312 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.
Added as Business Occupations and Professions § 8.5-311 by Acts 1991, c. 663, § 1, eff. July 1, 1991. Renumbered as Business Occupations and Professions § 8-311 by Acts 1994, c. 3, § 13, eff. Feb. 28, 1994.