§ 13-311. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearings

   (a) Right to hearing. -- Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13-310 of this subtitle or § 13-506 of this title, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) Application of Administrative Procedure Act. -- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(c) Specific notice requirements. -- The hearing notice shall be served in accordance with § 1-204 of this article at least 30 days before the hearing.

(d) Right to counsel. -- The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(e) Subpoenas; oaths. -- The Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(f) Ex parte hearings. -- 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: NR § 8-611; 1981, ch. 237, § 2; 1983, ch. 563; 1987, ch. 306, § 3; 1999, ch. 673; 2006, ch. 44, § 6; 2007, ch. 366.