§ 12-613. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations -- Hearing

   (a) Opportunity for hearing. -- Before the State Fire Marshal takes any final action under § 12-612 of this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the State Fire Marshal.

(b) Notice. -- The State Fire Marshal shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) Mailing of notice. -- The hearing notice shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the person at least 10 business days before the hearing.

(d) Oaths. -- The State Fire Marshal may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

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

(f) Failure to appear. -- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails to appear for the hearing, the State Fire Marshal may hear and determine the matter.

HISTORY: 2010, ch. 127.