(a) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in civil cases, in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified local farm enterprise, the Office may:
(1) subpoena witnesses;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.
(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the Office, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other evidence.
(c) The Office shall make available a fraud hotline for reporting violations of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Subtitle 7 - Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program
Section 14-702 - Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program -- Office and Program
Section 14-703 - Procurement Procedures -- Goals -- Guidelines Established -- Submission of Report
Section 14-704 - Implementing Regulations -- Provisions Included
Section 14-705 - Subpoenas by Office -- Fraud Hotline
Section 14-706 - Fiscal Year Report -- Items Included
Section 14-707 - Directory Maintained by Department -- Information Included
Section 14-708 - Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund -- Purpose -- Uses