Section 19-410 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-410. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
 

(a)  Opportunity to be heard.- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 19-408 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary. 

(b)  Notice.- 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)  Timeliness of written notice.- The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing. 

(e)  Representation by 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. 
 

[1996, ch. 602, § 2; 2001, ch. 649.]