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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch.8

(I)  INVESTIGATORS;

(II)  ATTORNEYS;

(III)  ACCOUNTANTS;

(IV)  EXPERT WITNESSES; AND

(V)  CONSULTANTS.

(G) SUBPOENAS; OATHS.

THE COMMISSION MAY ISSUE SUBPOENAS AND ADMINISTER OATHS
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INVESTIGATION UNDER THIS SECTION AND
ANY HEARING OR PROCEEDING BEFORE IT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from Art. 43, §
130(g) (1), (2), and (4) and (i).

Throughout this section, the phrase "grounds for
disciplinary or other action" is added to clarify
the basis for allegations on which the Commission
takes action.

In subsection (f)(2) of this section, the present
phrase "and the ordinary and reasonable expenses
of the persons from whom these services may be
purchased" is deleted as superfluous.

As to the application of the subpoena power under
subsection (g) of this section, see the revisor's
note to § 14-512 of this title concerning the
opinion of the Court of Special Appeals in Cocco
v. Maryland Commission on Medical Discipline, 39
Md. App. 170 (1978).

14-502. SAME — EXAMINATION OF LICENSED PHYSICIAN.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

IN INVESTIGATING AN ALLEGATION BROUGHT AGAINST A
LICENSED PHYSICIAN UNDER § 14-501 OF THIS SUBTITLE, THE

MEDICAL SOCIETY, FACULTY COMMITTEE, OR COMMISSION MAY

MEDICAL SOCIETY OR FACULTY COMMITTEE MAY REQUEST THE
COMMISSION TO DIRECT, OR THE COMMISSION ON ITS OWN
INITIATIVE MAY DIRECT, REQUEST THE LICENSED PHYSICIAN TO
SUBMIT TO AN APPROPRIATE EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN
DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION.

(B)  IMPLIED CONSENT OF LICENSED PHYSICIAN TO
EXAMINATION.

IN RETURN FOR THE PRIVILEGE GIVEN TO A LICENSED
PHYSICIAN TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE, THE LICENSED
PHYSICIAN IS DEEMED TO HAVE: