2018 Maryland Code
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 20 - Private Home Detention
Subtitle 3 - Licensing
§ 20-316. Hearing on complaint
(a) In general. -- Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes final action under § 20-314 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.
(b) Requirements of State Government Article. -- The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oaths. -- The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Counsel. -- The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(e) Failure to appear. -- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.