(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 19-408 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the individual 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 individual shall be written and sent at least 10 days before the hearing.
(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 Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 4 - Certification of Security Guards
Section 19-401 - Certification
Section 19-402 - Qualifications and Requirements
Section 19-403 - Issuance of Certification; Written Notice of Denial
Section 19-404 - Scope of Certification
Section 19-404.1 - Certification Terms; Renewals
Section 19-405 - Certification Card
Section 19-406 - Possession of Certification Card
Section 19-407 - Badge; Clearance Card
Section 19-408 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 19-409 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 19-410 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings