# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 15. Procurement Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution

### Subtitle 2. Dispute Resolution

#### Section 15-212

(a) In connection with a proceeding authorized under this subtitle, the Appeals Board may:

  (1) administer oaths;

  (2) certify to all official acts; and

  (3) at the request of a party to the proceeding:

    (i) issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of documents; and

    (ii) compel the testimony of witnesses.

(b) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or order compelling testimony under this section, on petition of the Appeals Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony.

(c)

  (1) A person who, under oath, willfully makes a false statement about a matter before the Appeals Board is guilty of perjury.

  (2) A person who causes another person under oath to make a false statement about a matter before the Appeals Board is guilty of subornation of perjury.

  (3) A person who commits perjury or subornation of perjury under this section is subject to the penalty provided in Sec.Sec. 9-101 and 9-102 of the Criminal Law Article.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)