§ 2-412. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings

   (a) Right to hearing. -- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 2-410 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(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) Subpoenas. --

   (1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.

   (2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(e) Failure or refusal to appear. -- If, after due notice, the person 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. 75A, § 2-412; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1995, ch. 3, § 1.