§ 7–3B-08
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 7-3B-08 (2026)
Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors
Subtitle 3B
§ 7–3B-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board or the Board’s designee shall commence proceedings on a complaint regarding a violation of this subtitle made by any person to the Board.
(b)
A complaint shall:
(1)
Be in writing; and
(2)
State specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.
(c)
If, after investigation, the Board determines that there is a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action under § 7–3B–07 of this subtitle, the Board shall provide the person against whom the action is contemplated notice and an opportunity for a hearing under § 7–3B–09 of this subtitle.
(d)
If, after investigation, the Board determines that there is not a reasonable basis to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action, the Board shall dismiss the complaint.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall adopt guidelines that establish a schedule for the prompt and timely processing and resolution of each complaint made to the Board regarding a violation of this subtitle.
(2)
On or before December 31 each year, beginning in 2028, the Board shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:
(i)
The number of complaints resolved within the schedule adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection;
(ii)
The number of complaints by the type of permit holder, or exemption from the permit requirements of this title;
(iii)
The number of complaints by persons subject to, but not in compliance with, the permit requirements of this title;
(iv)
The nature of complaints, including whether complaints are related to the illegal recycling of graves;
(v)
The type of purchase, focus of dissatisfaction, and type of resolution for complaints;
(vi)
The method used to resolve the complaints reported under item (i) of this paragraph; and
(vii)
Any disciplinary or enforcement actions taken against a permit holder, or a person subject to, but not in compliance with, the permit requirements of this title.