Maryland § 21-316
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-316, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-316.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the State Government Article, before the Department takes any final action under § 21–311 or § 21–315 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.
(b) The Department shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) The Department shall send the hearing notice to the applicant or licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service.
(d) Within 30 days after the hearing required under this section, the Department shall decide the issue and immediately notify the parties to the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-316
What does Maryland Code § 21-316 cover?
Section 21-316 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.
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