§ 5-209. Investigations, inquiries, and hearings

   (a) Power to conduct. -- The Executive Director or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to:

   (1) Any matter covered by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the Administration; or

   (2) Any aeronautics accident in this State.

(b) Hearings. -- Hearings shall be:

   (1) Open to the public; and

   (2) Except as provided in § 5-210 of this subtitle, held on such notice as the Executive Director considers advisable.

(c) Powers of Executive Director or designee. -- The Executive Director or his designee may:

   (1) Administer oaths;

   (2) Certify to all official acts; and

   (3) Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents.

(d) Court orders. --

   (1) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Executive Director or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction.

   (2) The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 5-506; 1977, ch. 13, § 2; 1994, ch. 457; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.