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Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS 10-404

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
(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.

(b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.

(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.