Maryland Health Occupations Section 2-315

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 2-314 of this subtitle or denies a license or a limited license for any other reason, 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 the Administrative Procedure Act.

      (c)      Any notice given under this section shall be sent by first-class mail to the last known address given to the Board by the individual.

      (d)      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.