Maryland Health Occupations Section 17-314

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any action under § 17-313 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual 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 Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

      (c)      The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served personally or by registered mail to the last known address of the individual at least 30 days before the hearing.

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

      (e)      (1)      Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.

            (2)      If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.

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