Section 5-209 - Investigations, inquiries, and hearings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-209. Investigations, inquiries, and hearings.
 

(a)  Power to conduct.- The Executive Director or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to: 

(1) Any matter covered by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the Administration; or 

(2) Any aeronautics accident in this State. 

(b)  Hearings.- Hearings shall be: 

(1) Open to the public; and 

(2) Except as provided in § 5-210 of this subtitle, held on such notice as the Executive Director considers advisable. 

(c)  Powers of Executive Director or designee.- The Executive Director or his designee may: 

(1) Administer oaths; 

(2) Certify to all official acts; and 

(3) Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents. 

(d)  Court orders.-  

(1) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Executive Director or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction. 

(2) The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 5-506; 1977, ch. 13, § 2; 1994, ch. 457; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.]