§ 14–213
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 14-213 (2026)
Title 14. Business Opportunities, Franchises, and Multilevel Distribution Companies
Subtitle 2. Franchises
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(a)
A person is not excused from attending, testifying, or producing evidence before the Commissioner, in a proceeding brought by the Commissioner, or in obedience to a subpoena of the Commissioner on the ground that the testimony or evidence may:
(1)
tend to incriminate the person; or
(2)
subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture.
(b)
(1)
If a person claims the privilege against self-incrimination as to a specific subject, and is then compelled to testify or produce evidence on that subject, the person may not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture in connection with that subject.
(2)
A person who testifies is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury or contempt committed while testifying.