§ 8-312. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
(a) Right to hearing; time.-
(1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 8-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(2) A hearing shall be held:
(i) in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii) within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after the complaint is made.
(b) Application of contested case provisions.- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oath.- The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Specific notice requirements.- At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:
(1) served personally on the individual; or
(2) sent by mail to the last known address of the individual.
(e) Right to counsel.- The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) Failure or refusal to appear.- 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.
§ 8-312. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
(a) Right to hearing; time.-
(1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 8-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(2) A hearing shall be held:
(i) in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii) within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after the complaint is made.
(b) Application of contested case provisions.- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oath.- The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Specific notice requirements.- At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:
(1) served personally on the individual; or
(2) sent by mail to the last known address of the individual.
(e) Right to counsel.- The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) Failure or refusal to appear.- 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.
§ 8-312. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearings.
(a) Right to hearing; time.-
(1) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 8-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
(2) A hearing shall be held:
(i) in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii) within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after the complaint is made.
(b) Application of contested case provisions.- The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Oath.- The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) Specific notice requirements.- At least 30 days before the hearing, the hearing notice and a copy of the complaint shall be:
(1) served personally on the individual; or
(2) sent by mail to the last known address of the individual.
(e) Right to counsel.- The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) Failure or refusal to appear.- 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.
