Maryland Health - General Section 10-510

      (a)      The Department shall deny a license to any applicant or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee fails to comply with the applicable laws, rules, or regulations of this State.

      (b)      Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department takes any action under this section, the Department shall give the applicant or licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing.