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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 14-5F-20

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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) The Board shall investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 14-5F-18 of this subtitle.

(b) After the Board’s investigation, the Board or a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 14-5F-18 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board or a disciplinary panel passes an order under § 14-5F-22 of this subtitle, each related investigation, report, and recommendation is confidential.

(2) On the request of a person who has made a complaint to the Board, the Board shall provide the person with information on the status of the complaint.