Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 16-312

  • 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 may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.

(b) After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 16-311 of this subtitle.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board passes an order under § 16-314 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.