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West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: May 2, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Physicians (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 2, 2013
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-206.1
§ 14-206.1. Search warrants to enter private premises where unlicensed practice of medicine suspected
Currentness
In general
(a) Based on a complaint received by the Board, the executive director of the Board may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter private premises where the Board or a disciplinary panel suspects that a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
Application for search warrant
(b) An application for a search warrant shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Be verified by the applicant; and
(3) Describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.
Findings of judge
(c) A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:
(1) The scope of the proposed search is reasonable;
(2) The request for a search warrant is based on a complaint received by the Board; and
(3) Obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to determine whether a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
Location of premises to be searched
(d)(1) A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.
(2) A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.
Execution and return of search warrants
(e) A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:
(1) Within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days after the date of issuance; or
(2) Within 15 days after the date of issuance, if no period is specified in the warrant.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 401, § 1, eff. May 2, 2013.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-206.1, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-206.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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