Section 16-312 - Investigations.
§ 16-312. Investigations.
(a) In general.- The Board may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(b) Charges.- After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in § 16-311 of this subtitle.
(c) Disclosure of information regarding investigation, reports, and recommendations.-
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board passes an order under § 16-314 of this subtitle, each related investigation, report, and recommendation is confidential.
(2) On the request of a person who has made a complaint to the Board, the Board shall provide the person with information on the status of the complaint.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 490; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1993, ch. 88; 2003, ch. 134.]