# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 4. Disciplinary Actions

#### Section 14-406

(a) Following the filing of charges, if a majority of the quorum of a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under Sec. 14-404 of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) After the charges are filed, if a disciplinary panel finds, on an affirmative vote of a majority of its quorum, that there are no grounds for action under Sec. 14-404 of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel:

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

  (2)

    (i) Except as provided in item (ii) of this item, shall expunge all records of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed; or

    (ii) If the physician executes a document releasing the Board from any liability related to the charges, shall immediately expunge all records of 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)