(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 17-322 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission or, as provided under § 17-326 of this subtitle, a hearing board.
(b) The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) In connection with any proceeding under this section, the following individuals may administer oaths:
(1) a member of the Commission;
(2) the executive director of the Commission; and
(3) the assistant director of the Commission.
(d) (1) At least 10 days before the hearing, the hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be:
(i) served personally on the individual; or
(ii) sent by certified mail to the last known business address of the individual.
(2) If the individual is an associate real estate broker or a real estate salesperson, at least 10 days before the hearing, the Commission shall give notice of the hearing to each real estate broker with whom the associate real estate broker or the real estate salesperson is affiliated by sending notice by certified mail to the last known business address of the real estate broker.
(e) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers
Section 17-301 - License Required
Section 17-302 - Sale of Property by Owner
Section 17-303 - Qualifications of Applicants for Real Estate Salesperson License
Section 17-304 - Qualifications of Applicants for Associate Real Estate Broker License
Section 17-305 - Qualifications of Applicants for Real Estate Broker License
Section 17-307 - Applications for Licenses
Section 17-308 - Waiver of Requirements
Section 17-310 - Scope of Licenses
Section 17-311 - Transfer of Affiliation
Section 17-312 - Exchange of License
Section 17-313 - Additional Licenses and Affiliations
Section 17-314 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 17-315 - Continuing Education
Section 17-316 - Inactive Status
Section 17-317 - Display of License Certificates; Loss or Destruction of Certificate or Pocket Card
Section 17-318 - Change of Name of Licensee or Firm
Section 17-319 - Disability or Death of Real Estate Broker
Section 17-320 - Employment of and Contractual Arrangements With Salespersons and Associate Brokers
Section 17-321 - Practice Through Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership Authorized
Section 17-322 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, Revocations, and Penalties -- Grounds
Section 17-322.1 - Failure to Disclose Certain Facts -- Disease, Death, Felony
Section 17-323 - Failure to Disclose Certain Facts -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 17-324 - Failure to Disclose Certain Facts -- Hearings
Section 17-325 - Real Estate Hearing Board
Section 17-326 - Referral of Cases; Procedure Before Hearing Board
Section 17-327 - Summary Revocation of Licenses Based on Actions of Other Agencies
Section 17-328 - Summary Suspension of Licenses for Trust Fund Violations