Section 2-412 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
§ 2-412. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
(a) Right to hearing.- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 2-410 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(b) Application of contested case provisions.- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oaths.- The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Subpoenas.-
(1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(e) Failure or refusal to appear.- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
[An. Code 1957, art. 75A, § 2-412; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1995, ch. 3, § 1.]