# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies

### Subtitle 24. Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

#### Section 9-2427

(a) Except as provided under subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall commence disciplinary proceedings under Sec. 9-2426 of this subtitle on receipt of a complaint submitted to the Board against an applicant or a licensee.

(b)

  (1) A complaint shall state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.

  (2) If the complaint is made by any person other than a member of the Board, the complaint shall be made under oath by the person who submits the complaint.

(c)

  (1) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under Sec. 9-2426 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint in accordance with Sec. 9-2428 of this subtitle.

  (2) If the Board does not make a finding under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall dismiss the complaint.

(d)

  (1) The Board may use a restorative justice program in lieu of taking final action on a complaint under Sec. 9-2426 of this subtitle.

  (2) The Board shall adopt regulations for the use of restorative justice programs under this subsection.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)