Section 15-319 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 15-319. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
 

(a)  Right to hearing.-  

(1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 15-317 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. 

(2) A hearing shall be set down within a reasonable time, not exceeding 6 months, after the Board has brought charges against the licensee. 

(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)  Specific notice requirements.- At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be: 

(1) served personally on the individual; or 

(2) mailed to the last known address of the individual. 

(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 Board may hear and determine the matter. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 341; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 19, § 2; 1995, ch. 3, § 1; 2003, ch. 384.]