Section 13-411 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearing. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-411. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearing.
 

(a)  Right to hearing.- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 13-409 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary. 

(b)  Application of contested case provisions.- 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)  Specific notice requirements.- The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing. 

(e)  Right to counsel.- The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel. 

(f)  Failure or refusal to appear.- If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 576; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1995, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 2001, ch. 649.]