§ 8-312. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings

   (a) Right to hearing; time. --

   (1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 8-310 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 held:

      (i) in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; and

      (ii) within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after the complaint is made.

(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) Oath. -- 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) sent by mail 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: 1991, ch. 663; 1994, ch. 3, § 13; 1995, ch. 3, § 1.