§ 14-406. Findings and order of disciplinary panel -- In general

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

(b) Action found unwarranted. -- 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 § 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 130; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1988, ch. 109, § 1; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 271, § 1; 2003, ch. 252; 2013, ch. 401.