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§ 14-206. Investigative and injunctive powers of Board

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness Occupations and Professions

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 14. Professional Engineers (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. State Board for Professional Engineers (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 14-206
§ 14-206. Investigative and injunctive powers of Board
Investigative staff
(a) Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to:
(1) investigate a complaint; and
(2) perform any other related duty, as assigned by the Board.
Subpoenas
(b)(1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:
(i) any disciplinary action under § 14-317 of this title; or
(ii) any proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.
(2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.
(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
Injunctions
(c)(1) The Board may sue in the name of the State to enforce any provision of this title by injunction.
(2) In seeking an injunction under this subsection, the Board is not required to:
(i) post bond; or
(ii) allege or prove either that:
1. an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or
2. substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation of the provision.
(3) A member of the Board may not be held personally liable for any action taken under this subsection in good faith and with reasonable grounds.

Credits

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 632, § 3.
Formerly Art. 75 ½, § 8.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 14-206, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 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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