Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 7-4A-08

(i) To each licensee alleged to be responsible for the act or omission giving rise to the claim;

(ii) To each unlicensed employee alleged to be responsible for the act or omission giving rise to the claim; and

(iii) To each funeral establishment that employs a licensee or unlicensed employee alleged to be responsible for the act or omission giving rise to the claim; and

(i) Shall review the claim and any response to the claim; and

(ii) May conduct an investigation of the claim.

(i) Set the matter for a hearing; or

(ii) If the claim is frivolous, made in bad faith, or legally insufficient, dismiss the claim.