Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 7-310
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 7-310
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 7-309 of this subtitle on complaint made to the Board by a member of the Board or any other person.
(b) (1) A complaint shall be:
(i) in writing; and
(ii) submitted to the secretary of the Board.
(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.
(c) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 7-309 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 7-311 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.