§ 4-407. Hearing  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Except as provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 4-405(b), § 4-406, or § 4-416 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

    (b) Notice. -- 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 a proceeding under this section.

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


HISTORY: 2003, ch. 421, § 2; 2004, ch. 25.