Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 9-311
Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 9-311
- 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
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(b) (1) A complaint shall:
(i) be in writing;
(ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and
(iii) be 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 § 9-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 9-312 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.