(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall commence proceedings under § 9-310 of this subtitle on a complaint made to the Board by a member or any other person. (b) (1) A complaint shall: (i) be in writing; (ii) state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based; and (iii) be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. (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) If the Board finds that a complaint alleges facts that are adequate grounds for action under § 9-310 of this subtitle, the Board shall act on the complaint as provided under § 9-312 of this subtitle. If the Board does not make that finding, it shall dismiss the complaint.
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