§14–406.

    (a)    Following the filing of charges, if a majority of the quorum of a disciplinary panel finds that there are grounds for action under § 14–404 of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel shall pass an order in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

    (b)    After the charges are filed, if a disciplinary panel finds, on an affirmative vote of a majority of its quorum, that there are no grounds for action under § 14–404 of this subtitle, the disciplinary panel:

        (1)    Immediately shall dismiss the charges and exonerate the licensee;

        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in item (ii) of this item, shall expunge all records of the charges 3 years after the charges are dismissed; or

            (ii)    If the physician executes a document releasing the Board from any liability related to the charges, shall immediately expunge all records of the charges; and

        (3)    May not take any further action on the charges.