Section 13-311 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-311. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
 

(a)  Right to hearing.- Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13-310 of this subtitle or § 13-506 of this title, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. 

(b)  Application of Administrative Procedure Act.- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. 

(c)  Specific notice requirements.- The hearing notice shall be served in accordance with § 1-204 of this article at least 30 days before the hearing. 

(d)  Right to counsel.- The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel. 

(e)  Subpoenas; oaths.- The Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section. 

(f)  Ex parte hearings.- If after due notice the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter. 
 

[NR § 8-611; 1981, ch. 237, § 2; 1983, ch. 563; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 1999, ch. 673; 2006, ch. 44, § 6; 2007, ch. 366.]