Ch. 109

LAWS OF MARYLAND

POSSIBLE AND, IN ANY EVENT, WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER THE COMPLAINT WAS
RECEIVED BY THE BOARD.

(2) IF THE BOARD IS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE
DISPOSITION OF A COMPLAINT WITHIN 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR, THE BOARD
SHALL INCLUDE IN THE RECORD OF THAT COMPLAINT A DETAILED
EXPLANATION OF THE REASON FOR THE DELAY.

14-502.

(a)  In investigating an allegation brought against a
licensed physician under § 14-501 of this subtitle, the medical
society or Faculty committee may request the [Commission] BOARD
to direct, or the [Commission] BOARD on its own initiative may
direct, the licensed physician to submit to an appropriate
examination by a licensed physician designated by the
[Commission] BOARD.

(b)  In return for the privilege given to a licensed
physician to practice medicine in this State, the licensed
physician is deemed to have:

(1)  Consented to submit to an examination under this
section, if requested by the [Commission] BOARD in writing; and

(2)  Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony
or examination reports of the examining licensed physician.

(c)  At any disciplinary hearing before the [Commission]
BOARD, the failure or refusal of the licensed physician to submit
to an examination is prima facie evidence of the licensed
physician's inability to practice medicine competently, unless
the [Commission] BOARD finds that the failure or refusal was
beyond the control of the licensed physician.

(d)  The [Commission] BOARD shall pay the costs of any
examination made under this section.

14-503.

(a)  Unless the [Commission] BOARD agrees to accept the
surrender of a license, a licensed physician may not surrender
the license while NOR MAY THE LICENSE LAPSE BY OPERATION OF LAW
WHILE THE LICENSEE IS under investigation or while charges are
pending against the physician.

(b)  The [Commission] BOARD may set conditions on its
agreement with the physician under investigation or against whom
charges are pending to accept surrender of the physician's
license.

14-504.

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