Maryland § 8-313
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-313, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-313.
(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may appoint a home improvement hearing board.
(b) (1) A hearing board shall consist of at least 3 members of the Commission.
(2) Of the members of the hearing board:
(i) at least 1 shall have experience in some phase of the business of home improvement; and
(ii) at least 1 shall be a consumer member of the Commission.
(c) The Commission shall appoint a chairman from among the members of the hearing board.
(d) The Commission may refer to a hearing board a charge, claim, complaint, or license application made by the Commission or by any person under this subtitle.
(e) Each procedure applicable to a hearing before the Commission is applicable to a hearing before the hearing board.
(f) (1) A decision of the hearing board shall be:
(i) by a majority vote of the entire membership of the hearing board;
(ii) in writing; and
(iii) submitted to the Commission.
(2) Unless, within 15 days after the hearing board submits its decision to the Commission, the Commission or a member of the Commission finds that a full hearing by the Commission is required:
(i) the decision of the hearing board is final;
(ii) the decision is a final decision of the Commission; and
(iii) a party who is aggrieved by the decision may take an appeal as provided in § 8-314 of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-313
What does Maryland Code § 8-313 cover?
Section 8-313 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-313?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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