Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 20-314
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 20-314
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- 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.
(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(c) Over the signature of an officer or the executive secretary 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.
(d) 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.
(e) If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board may hear and determine the matter.