Maryland Environment Section 13-311

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 13-310 or § 13-506 of this title, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

      (b)      The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

      (c)      The hearing notice shall be served personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the last known address of the person at least 30 days before the hearing.

      (d)      The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

      (e)      The Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

      (f)      If after due notice the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.