Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-6A-16

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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-6A-16

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.
Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

(a) Before the Commission takes any final action under § 9-6A-15 of this subtitle, the Commission shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission.

(b) The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(1) shall give notice and hold a hearing in accordance with hearing regulations adopted by the Commission;

(2) may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section; and

(3) may issue subpoenas in connection with any proceeding under this section.

(d) If an individual fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, on petition of the Commission, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(e) If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Commission may hear and determine the matter.

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