§ 30-105. Proceedings

   (a) In general. --

   (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross-examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title.

   (2) (i) Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:

         1. administer oaths; and

         2. apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness.

      (ii) If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:

         1. the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and

         2. requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive.

(b) Record of proceedings. --

   (1) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.

   (2) The record shall be open to public inspection.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 24, § 16-105(f); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.