(a) (1) If the Board finds that there are grounds for action under § 16-311 of this subtitle, the Board shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (2) If the Board dismisses all charges, the Board shall expunge all record of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed. (3) If the Board issues an advisory opinion, the Board, at the request of the licensee, shall expunge all record of the matter 5 years after the determination is made. (b) (1) If a license is revoked or suspended, the holder shall surrender it to the Board on demand. (2) At the end of a suspension period, the Board shall return to the licensee any license surrendered under this section.
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