§ 12-208. Determinations by Administration

   (a) In general. -- After a hearing, the Administration may:

   (1) Refuse, suspend, or revoke the license or privilege of an applicant or licensee;

   (2) Rescind, continue, or modify any prior action; or

   (3) Take any other action permitted by the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(b) Manner and notice of adverse decision. -- If a decision or order of the Administration is adverse to any party to the hearing, the decision or order:

   (1) Shall be made in accordance with § 10-221 of the State Government Article; and

   (2) Unless service is waived by the party, shall be served on the party or the party's attorney.

(c) Failure to appear. -- Subject to § 10-209 (b) and (c) of the State Government Article, and except as otherwise provided in this article, if a party fails to appear for a hearing scheduled under the Maryland Vehicle Law, the Administration may:

   (1) For a hearing scheduled under § 12-203 of this subtitle, impose the sanction proposed in the notice; or

   (2) For a hearing scheduled under § 12-202 of this subtitle, order:

      (i) A suspension of the party's license or privilege until the party appears for a hearing; or

      (ii) The imposition of any sanction proposed in the notice.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 2-319; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1993, ch. 621; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.