Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - State Board of Physicians
Section 14-206.1 - Search Warrants

(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.
    (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.
    (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.
    (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.
    (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.

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