# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 7. Foresters

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Foresters

#### Section 7-205

(a) Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute:

  (1) a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or

  (2) a violation of this title.

(b) The Board may administer oaths.

(c)

  (1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:

    (i) a disciplinary action under Sec. 7-309 of this title; or

    (ii) a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.

  (2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.

  (3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, 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)