§ 2-315. 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 § 2-314 of this subtitle or denies a license or a limited license for any other reason, it shall give the individual 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) Mailing of notice requirements. -- Any notice given under this section shall be sent by first-class mail to the last known address given to the Board by the individual.

(d) Ex parte hearings. -- 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.

(e) Subpoena or oath. -- Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue a subpoena or administer an oath in connection with an investigation, hearing, or proceeding by the Board.

(f) Payment of costs. -- If, after a hearing, a licensee is found in violation of this title, the licensee shall pay costs of the hearing as specified in regulations adopted by the Board.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 797, 807; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1992, ch. 326, § 3; 2005, ch. 25, § 13; 2007, ch. 391.