# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 16. Podiatrists

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 16-312

(a) The Board may investigate any complaint filed with the Board that alleges that there are grounds for action under Sec. 16-311 of this subtitle.

(b) After its investigation, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may commence action on any of the grounds set forth in Sec. 16-311 of this subtitle.

(c)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, until the Board passes an order under Sec. 16-314 of this subtitle, each related investigation, report, and recommendation is confidential.

  (2) On the request of a person who has made a complaint to the Board, the Board shall provide the person with information on the status of the complaint.

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