Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-705
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14-705, part of Maryland’s Code, State Finance and Procurement — governs the state budget and government contracting.
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§14–705.
Official statutory text
(a) In the same manner and with the same fees as provided by law in civil cases, in a matter regarding the decertification of a certified local farm or certified Chesapeake invasive species provider, the Office may:
(1) subpoena witnesses;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.
(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the Office, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other evidence.
(c) The Office shall make available a fraud hotline for reporting violations of this section.
(1) subpoena witnesses;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) compel the production of records, books, papers, and other documents.
(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (a) of this section, or fails to produce documents or other evidence, on petition of the Office, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling the production of documents or other evidence.
(c) The Office shall make available a fraud hotline for reporting violations of this section.
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