Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 18-206
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 18-206
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1) Establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, including:
(i) Providing notice to the licensee or registrant that a complaint has been filed against the licensee or registrant and forwarding a copy of the complaint to the licensee or registrant within 120 days of receipt of the complaint, unless the Board:
1. Makes an affirmative determination that the disclosure would prejudice the investigation of the complaint and notifies the licensee or registrant of the determination; or
2. Disposes of the complaint within 120 days of the date of receipt of the complaint; and
(ii) Notifying, at least every 3 months, the licensee or registrant and the complainant as to the status of any outstanding complaint;
(2) Submit an annual report of its activities to the Secretary as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year; and
(3) Adopt an official seal.