(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 19-313 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) The Secretary may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) The hearing notice to be given to the person shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing.
(e) The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 3 - Security Guard Agency Licenses
Section 19-301 - License Required; Individual or Firm May Qualify
Section 19-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 19-303 - Experience and Training
Section 19-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 19-305 - Misleading Trade Name or Trademark
Section 19-307 - Scope of Licenses
Section 19-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses -- in General
Section 19-309 - Conditions for Renewal
Section 19-310 - Maintenance of Office in State
Section 19-311 - Circumstances Requiring Written Notice to Secretary
Section 19-313 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License -- Grounds
Section 19-315 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License -- Hearings
Section 19-316 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License -- Surrender of License