# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 7. Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Subtitle 3A

#### Section 7-3A-10

(a)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in Sec. 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes a final action under this subtitle, the Board shall provide the person against whom the action is contemplated notice of the Board's proposed action and the opportunity to request a hearing before the Board.

  (2) A person shall file a request for a hearing not later than 30 days after the date the notice provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection is mailed.

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

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

(d) The hearing notice provided to the person under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the person at least 10 days before the hearing.

(e) If a hearing is not requested within the time period specified under subsection (a)(2) of this section or if the person fails to appear for the hearing after requesting a hearing, the proposed action of the Board shall be affirmed.

(f) The person may be represented at the hearing by counsel.

(g)

  (1) The Board may issue subpoenas in connection with a proceeding under this section.

  (2) 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.

(h) If, after a hearing, the proposed action by the Board is upheld, the appellant shall pay the hearing costs, as specified by the Board in regulation.

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