§ 7-309. Reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings; enforcement of orders

   (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 § 7-308 of this subtitle, or under § 7-205 of this title, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

   (2) A hearing shall be held at a time and place reasonably convenient to the parties.

(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 a proceeding under this section.

(d) Subpoenas. -- The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify at a hearing under this section, but not for investigative purposes.

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

(f) Actions to enforce orders. -- The Board may enforce a lawful order issued under this title by filing an action to enforce the order in the circuit court for the county:

   (1) where the licensee which is the subject of the order has its principal place of business; or

   (2) if the licensee has no principal place of business in the State, where the consumer aggrieved by the violation resides.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 329; 1992, ch. 4, § 2; 1995, ch. 3, § 1; 1996, ch. 58; 1997, ch. 14, § 1.