Section 7-205 - Investigative and enforcement powers. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-205. Investigative and enforcement powers.
 

(a)  Investigative staff.- Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute: 

(1) a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or 

(2) a violation of this title. 

(b)  Oaths.- The Board may administer oaths. 

(c)  Subpoenas.-  

(1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with: 

(i) a disciplinary action under § 7-309 of this title; or 

(ii) a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title. 

(2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board. 

(3) 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, §§ 306, 317; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.]