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§ 9-2427. Disciplinary proceedings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
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Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 24. Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Sign Language Interpreters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, State Government, § 9-2427
§ 9-2427. Disciplinary proceedings
Currentness
Commencement
(a) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall commence disciplinary proceedings under § 9-2426 of this subtitle on receipt of a complaint submitted to the Board against an applicant or a licensee.
Complaint
(b)(1) A complaint shall state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.
(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.
Action on complaint
(c)(1) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 9-2426 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint in accordance with § 9-2428 of this subtitle.
(2) If the Board does not make a finding under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall dismiss the complaint.
Restorative justice
(d)(1) The Board may use a restorative justice program in lieu of taking final action on a complaint under § 9-2426 of this subtitle.
(2) The Board shall adopt regulations for the use of restorative justice programs under this subsection.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 269, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 270, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, State Government, § 9-2427, MD STATE GOVT § 9-2427
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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