Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 5-408

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 5-407 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 at least 5 days before the hearing.

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

      (e)      (1)      The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.

            (2)      A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served by:

                  (i)      certified mail; or

                  (ii)      the sheriff of the county where the person to be served resides or has a principal place of business.

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