Maryland Environment Section 9-1017

      (a)      Before the Secretary takes any action under § 9-1016 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the water quality laboratory against which the action is contemplated:

            (1)      Written notice of the charges filed against it; and

            (2)      An opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

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