Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-16
This is the official text of Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 9-6A-16, part of Maryland’s Code, Labor and Employment — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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§9–6A–16.
Official statutory text
(a) Before the Commission takes any final action under § 9-6A-15 of this subtitle, the Commission shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission.
(b) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(c) The Commission:
(1) shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with hearing regulations adopted by the Commission;
(2) may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section; and
(3) may issue subpoenas in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) If an individual fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Commission, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(e) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
(b) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(c) The Commission:
(1) shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with hearing regulations adopted by the Commission;
(2) may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section; and
(3) may issue subpoenas in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(d) If an individual fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Commission, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.
(e) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
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