Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 15-318

      (a)      Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 15-317 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 § 15-317 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 15-319 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.