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§ 16-601. Commencement of proceedings by Commission

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsEffective: July 1, 2011

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 16. Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Procedures (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2011
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 16-601
§ 16-601. Commencement of proceedings by Commission
Currentness
In general
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission shall start proceedings under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title on a complaint made to the Commission by any person.
Form and contents of complaint
(b)(1) A complaint shall:
(i) be in writing; and
(ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.
(2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Commission, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.
(3) A complaint may be accompanied by documentary or other evidence.
Investigation of complaint
(c) The Commission shall investigate each complaint submitted to the Commission if the complaint:
(1) alleges facts that establish a prima facie case that is grounds for disciplinary action under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title; and
(2) meets the requirements of this section.
Action on complaint
(d)(1) On conclusion of the investigation, the Commission shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title against an applicant or licensee.
(2)(i) If the Commission finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall act on the complaint as provided under § 16-602 of this subtitle.
(ii) If the Commission does not find a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall dismiss the complaint.

Credits

Added by Acts 1990, c. 594. Renumbered from Business Occupations and Professions § 15.5-601 by Acts 1994, c. 3, § 13, eff. Feb. 28, 1994. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 470, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001; Acts 2011, c. 269, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011; Acts 2011, c. 270, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 16-601, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 16-601
Current with legislation effective through July 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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