§ 5-7. Disposition.

(a) Determination.

After the Ethics Board considers all of the evidence presented, it must make written findings of fact and conclusion of law on each alleged violation.

(b) Finding of no violation.

If the Ethics Board determines that the respondent has not violated this article, the Board must:

(1) dismiss the complaint; and

(2) promptly notify the complainant and respondent of the dismissal.

(c) Sanctions for violation.

If the Ethics Board determines that the respondent has violated any provision of this article, the Board may take any 1 or more of the actions authorized in Subtitle 9 {"Enforcement"}, Part II {"Administrative Sanctions"}.