§ 14–206.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-206.1 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 2. State Board of Physicians
§ 14–206.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Based on a complaint received by the Board, the executive director of the Board may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter private premises where the Board or a disciplinary panel suspects that a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
(b)
An application for a search warrant shall:
(1)
Be in writing;
(2)
Be verified by the applicant; and
(3)
Describe the premises to be searched and the nature, scope, and purpose of the search.
(c)
A judge who receives an application for a search warrant may issue a warrant on a finding that:
(1)
The scope of the proposed search is reasonable;
(2)
The request for a search warrant is based on a complaint received by the Board; and
(3)
Obtaining consent to enter the premises may jeopardize the attempt to determine whether a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice medicine.
(d)
(1)
A search warrant issued under this section shall specify the location of the premises to be searched.
(2)
A search conducted in accordance with a search warrant issued under this section may not exceed the limits specified in the warrant.
(e)
A search warrant issued under this section shall be executed and returned to the issuing judge:
(1)
Within the period specified in the warrant, which may not exceed 30 days after the date of issuance; or
(2)
Within 15 days after the date of issuance, if no period is specified in the warrant.