# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 10. Lawyers

### Subtitle 4. Investigation of Unauthorized Practice; Injunctive Action

#### Section 10-404

(a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:

  (1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;

  (2) administer oaths; and

  (3) examine witnesses.

(b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.

(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)