Section 20-316 - Hearing on complaint.
§ 20-316. Hearing on complaint.
(a) In general.- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes final action under § 20-314 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.
(b) Requirements of State Government Article.- The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oaths.- The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Counsel.- The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(e) Failure to appear.- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
[1998, ch. 331.]