Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Enforcement; Penalties
Section 2-603 - Orders -- Show-Cause Orders

(a)    A show–cause order issued under this subtitle shall:
        (1)    Specify the provision that allegedly has been violated;
        (2)    Describe the nature and extent of the alleged violation;
        (3)    Require the person charged to appear at a hearing and show cause why an order requiring corrective action should not be issued; and
        (4)    State the date, time, and place of the hearing.
    (b)    Each show–cause order issued under this subtitle shall be in writing and shall be served:
        (1)    Not less than 20 days before the time set for the hearing; and
        (2)    As a summons is served under the Maryland Rules or by certified mail.