# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 15. Physician Assistants

### Subtitle 3. Certification

#### Section 15-315

(a)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided under Sec. 10-226 of the State Government Article, before a disciplinary panel takes any action under Sec. 15-311 or Sec. 15-314(a) of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before a hearing officer.

  (2) The hearing officer shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

  (3) A disciplinary panel may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(b)

  (1) Any licensee who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.

  (2) The appeal shall be as provided for judicial review of the final decision in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may not be stayed pending review.

(d) All of the findings and orders of the Board or a disciplinary panel that relate to physician assistants are subject to the provisions of Title 14, Subtitle 4 of this article.

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