(a) 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) (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) (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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 14 - Professional Engineers
Subtitle 2 - State Board for Professional Engineers
Section 14-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 14-204.1 - Annual Meeting
Section 14-205 - Code of Ethics
Section 14-206 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers
Section 14-207 - Certification About Licensee
Section 14-208 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 14-208.1 - Maintenance of List of Licensees and Certificate Holders
Section 14-209 - Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Fees