(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 9-310 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person.
(b) (1) A complaint shall:
(i) be in writing;
(ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and
(iii) be submitted to the Secretary of the Board.
(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.
(c) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 9-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 9-312 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 9 - Landscape Architects
Section 9-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 9-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 9-303 - Education and Experience
Section 9-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 9-305.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 9-307 - Issuance of License
Section 9-308 - Scope of License
Section 9-309 - Term and Renewal of License; Continuing Professional Competency Requirement
Section 9-310 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 9-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 9-312 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 9-313 - Reinstatement of Revoked License
Section 9-314 - Reinstatement Following Failure to Renew License