Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 5–314 of this subtitle or § 5–608.1 of this title, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article. The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served at least 5 days before the hearing. The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel. The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section. A subpoena issued under this subsection shall be served by: certified mail; or the sheriff of the county where the person to be served resides or has a principal place of business. 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.