Section 14-201 – Board Established

    There is a State Board of Physicians in the Department.

Section 14-202 – Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall consist of 22 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.         (2)    Of the 22 members:             (i)    11 shall be practicing licensed physicians, at least one of whom shall be a doctor of osteopathy, appointed as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of […]

Section 14-203 – Chair and Officers

    (a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Board.         (2)    The term of office of the chair is 2 years.     (b)    From among its members, the Board shall elect any officers, other than the chair, that it considers necessary.     (c)    The Board shall determine:         (1)    The manner of election of officers;         (2)    The term of office of each officer; and […]

Section 14-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff; Executive Director; Assistance

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.     (b)    The Board shall meet:         (1)    At the times and places that it determines; and         (2)    As requested by the Secretary.     (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:         (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and         (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel […]

Section 14-205 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers and duties set forth in this title and in Title 15 of this article, the Board shall:         (1)    Enforce this title and Title 15 of this article;         (2)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title and Title 15 of this article;         (3)    Establish policies for Board operations;         (4)    Maintain the rules, […]

Section 14-205.1 – Annual Reports

    On or before October 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly an annual report that includes the following data calculated on a fiscal year basis:         (1)    Relevant disciplinary indicators, including:             (i)    The number of new complaints investigated for […]

Section 14-205.2 – Training to Personnel of Office of Administrative Hearings

    The Board shall provide training on an as–needed basis to the personnel of the Office of Administrative Hearings in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the hearings in physician discipline cases.

Section 14-206 – Judicial Powers

    (a)    Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.     (b)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by […]

Section 14-206.1 – Search Warrants

    (a)    Based on a complaint received by the Board, the executive director of the Board may apply to a judge of the District Court or a circuit court for a search warrant to enter private premises where the Board or a disciplinary panel suspects that a person who is not licensed by the Board is practicing, […]

Section 14-207 – Board of Physicians Fund; Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a Board of Physicians Fund.     (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.         (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for physicians under § 14–401.1(g) of this […]