Section 12-613 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearing.
§ 12-613. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Hearing.
(a) Opportunity for hearing.- Before the State Fire Marshal takes any final action under § 12-612 of this subtitle, the State Fire Marshal shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the State Fire Marshal.
(b) Notice.- The State Fire Marshal shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) Mailing of notice.- The hearing notice shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the person at least 10 business days before the hearing.
(d) Oaths.- The State Fire Marshal may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.
(e) Right to counsel.- The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.
(f) Failure to appear.- If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated fails to appear for the hearing, the State Fire Marshal may hear and determine the matter.
[2010, ch. 127.]