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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 13. PRIVATE DETECTIVES |
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SUBTITLE 4. CERTIFICATION OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES |
§ 13-411. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearing
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(a) Right to hearing. -- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 13-409 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.
(b) Application of contested case provisions. -- The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oaths. -- The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Specific notice requirements. -- The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing.
(e) Right to counsel. -- The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) Failure or refusal to appear. -- If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.