§ 14-206. Subpoena and contempt power of Board
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: May 8, 2020
Effective: May 8, 2020
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-206
§ 14-206. Subpoena and contempt power of Board
(a) Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.
(b) If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.
(c) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
(d)(1) If the entry is necessary to carry out a duty under this title, the Board's executive director or other duly authorized agent or investigator of the Board may enter at any reasonable hour:
(e) A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief against an individual for:
Credits
Added as Health Occupations § 14-205.1 by Acts 1984, c. 772, § 1, eff. July 1, 1984. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 14-206 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 237, § 1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1992, c. 271, § 1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1993, c. 627, § 2, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2007, c. 539, § 1, eff. June 1, 2007; Acts 2013, c. 401, § 1, eff. May 2, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 596, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 597, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2017, c. 217, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 218, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2020, c. 612, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 613, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-206, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-206
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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