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Business Occupations and Professions
Title 16 - Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors.
Subtitle 6 - Procedures
§ 16-601. Commencement of proceedings
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MD Bus Occ & Prof Code § 16-601 (2017)
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- (a) Commencement. -- Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission shall start proceedings under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title on a complaint made to the Commission by any person.
- (b) Form and contents of complaint. --
- (1) A complaint shall:
- (i) be in writing; and
- (ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.
- (2) If a complaint is made by any person other than the Commission, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.
- (3) A complaint may be accompanied by documentary or other evidence.
- (1) A complaint shall:
- (c) Investigation. -- The Commission shall investigate each complaint submitted to the Commission if the complaint:
- (1) alleges facts that establish a prima facie case that is grounds for disciplinary action under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title; and
- (2) meets the requirements of this section.
- (d) Findings and disposition after investigation. --
- (1) On conclusion of the investigation, the Commission shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 16-701, § 16-701.1, or § 16-701.2 of this title against an applicant or licensee.
- (2)
- (i) If the Commission finds a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall act on the complaint as provided under § 16-602 of this subtitle.
- (ii) If the Commission does not find a reasonable basis as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall dismiss the complaint.
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