2010 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
TITLE 14 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Subtitle 2 - State Board for Professional Engineers
Section 14-206 - Investigative and enforcement powers.

§ 14-206. Investigative and enforcement powers.
 

(a)  Investigative staff.- Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to: 

(1) investigate a complaint; and 

(2) perform any other related duty, as assigned by the Board. 

(b)  Subpoena power.-  

(1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with: 

(i) any disciplinary action under § 14-317 of this title; or 

(ii) any proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title. 

(2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board. 

(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena. 

(c)  Injunctive power.-  

(1) The Board may sue in the name of the State to enforce any provision of this title by injunction. 

(2) In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to: 

(i) post bond; or 

(ii) allege or prove either that: 

1. an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or 

2. substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision. 

(3) A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this subsection in good faith and with reasonable grounds. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 751/2, § 8; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 632, § 3.]