Section 5-202 - Examination of witnesses. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-202. Examination of witnesses.
 

(a)  In general.- The Commissioner or deputy Commissioner may: 

(1) Summon any officer, manager, trustee, employee, or agent of any banking institution and any other witness that the Commissioner thinks proper; 

(2) Administer an oath to that person; and 

(3) Question that person about the affairs of the institution. 

(b)  Power not delegable.- The Commissioner or deputy Commissioner may not delegate the powers granted by subsection (a) of this section. 

(c)  Interference with duties prohibited; penalty.-  

(1) A person may not: 

(i) Obstruct the Commissioner or any person acting for the Commissioner in the performance of the duties of the Commissioner; or 

(ii) Refuse to appear or testify without good cause when summoned under this section. 

(2) Any person who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 11, § 8; 1980, ch. 33, § 2; 1996, ch. 326, § 2.]