§ 16.5-209. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings

   (a) Right to hearing. -- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Comptroller takes any final action under § 16.5-208 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Comptroller.

(b) Notice. -- The Comptroller shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) Oaths. -- The Comptroller may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.

(d) Right to counsel. -- The person against whom the action is contemplated may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(e) Failure to appear. -- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Comptroller may hear and determine the matter.

HISTORY: 2010, ch. 72, § 5; ch. 388.