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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS |
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TITLE 10. LAWYERS |
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SUBTITLE 4. INVESTIGATION OF UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE; INJUNCTIVE ACTION |
§ 10-404. Investigation by Attorney General -- Investigative and enforcement powers
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(a) Investigative powers. -- In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:
(1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) examine witnesses.
(b) Applicable laws. -- The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.
(c) Failure to comply. -- If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.