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§ 10-404. Powers of Attorney General

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness Occupations and Professions

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 10. Lawyers (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Investigation of Unauthorized Practice; Injunctive Action (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 10-404
§ 10-404. Powers of Attorney General
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Subpoenas, oaths, and examination of witnesses
(a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:
(1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) examine witnesses.
Attendance and compensation of witnesses
(b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.
Failure to comply with subpoena, refusal to testify
(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

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Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989.
Formerly Art. 10, § 26B.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 10-404, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 10-404
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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