# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 12. Plumbers

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 12-313

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under Sec. 12-312 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

(b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

(c) The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

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

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