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§ 12-108. Power of Administration to issue subpoenas and take testimony

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 12. Vehicle Laws--Motor Vehicle Administration (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Administration in General (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Transportation, § 12-108
§ 12-108. Power of Administration to issue subpoenas and take testimony
Currentness
In general
(a) In any matter subject to its jurisdiction, the Administration may subpoena any person or documents and take the testimony of any person, in the same manner and with the same fees and mileage as provided for by law in civil cases.
Failure to comply with order or subpoena from Administration
(b) If any person fails to comply with a lawful order or subpoena issued by the Administration, the Administration may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to compel obedience to the subpoena or order and to compel the production of relevant documents and other evidence.
Injunctions
(c)(1) If the Administration concludes that continuing conduct of a person alleged to be in violation of Title 15 of this article may result in substantial harm to any other person, the Administration may sue for injunctive relief against the conduct.
(2) If the Administration sues for injunctive relief under this subsection against a person who is alleged to have engaged in conduct that requires a license under Title 15 of this article, but who does not have a license, the Administration need not:
(i) Post bond; or
(ii) Show that no adequate remedy at law exists.
(3) A suit under this subsection shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where:
(i) The alleged violation occurs; or
(ii) The principal place of business of the alleged violator is located.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 505, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2003, c. 105, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 2-319.
MD Code, Transportation, § 12-108, MD TRANS § 12-108
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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