§ 1–603
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-603 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 6. General Clarification of the Disciplinary Process
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(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a health occupations board may not bring charges against a licensee or certificate holder based solely on events contained in a complaint the board receives more than 6 years after:
(1)
The day the complainant actually discovered the facts that form the basis of the complaint; or
(2)
The day when a reasonable person exercising due diligence should have discovered the facts that form the basis of the complaint.
(b)
This section does not apply to a complaint based on:
(1)
Criminal convictions or sexual misconduct or other similar boundary violations;
(2)
Reciprocal discipline matters;
(3)
Ongoing substance abuse;
(4)
Fraudulent concealment of material information; or
(5)
Acts that occur while a patient is a minor.