Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 30-105

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(a) (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross-examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title.

(2) (i) Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:

1. administer oaths; and

2. apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness.

(ii) If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:

1. the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and

2. requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive.

(b) (1) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.

(2) The record shall be open to public inspection.