# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 12.5. Locksmiths

### Subtitle 2. Licensing

#### Section 12.5-212

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under Sec. 12.5-211 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

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

(c) The Secretary may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.

(d) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.

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