# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 11. Optometrists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 11-316

(a) If the Board finds that there are grounds under Sec. 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) If the Board finds that there are no grounds under Sec. 11-313 of this subtitle for action, the Board:

  (1) Immediately shall dismiss the charges and exonerate the licensee;

  (2) Shall expunge all records that relate to the charges; and

  (3) May not take any further action on the charges.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)