Section 7-205 - Investigative and enforcement powers.
§ 7-205. Investigative and enforcement powers.
(a) Investigative staff.- Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute:
(1) a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or
(2) a violation of this title.
(b) Oaths.- The Board may administer oaths.
(c) Subpoenas.-
(1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:
(i) a disciplinary action under § 7-309 of this title; or
(ii) a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.
(2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.
(3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.
[An. Code 1957, art. 56, §§ 306, 317; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.]