§ 15-319. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings

   (a) Right to hearing. --

   (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 15-317 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

   (2) A hearing shall be set down within a reasonable time, not exceeding 6 months, after the Board has brought charges against the licensee.

(b) Application of contested case provisions. -- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) Oaths. -- The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) Specific notice requirements. -- At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:

   (1) served personally on the individual; or

   (2) mailed to the last known address of the individual.

(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 Board may hear and determine the matter.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 341; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 19, § 2; 1995, ch. 3, § 1; 2003, ch. 384.