Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 8-509

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) In this section, “law enforcement agency” includes:

(1) A State, county, or municipal police department or agency;

(2) A sheriff’s office;

(3) A State’s Attorney’s office; and

(4) The Office of the Attorney General.

(b) A law enforcement agency that receives a complaint of death or bodily harm allegedly caused by a nurse who holds a license or certificate under this title shall notify the Board of the complaint.

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