§ 2–1104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 2-1104 (2026)
Title 2. General Assembly
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Provisions on Committees
§ 2–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
With the prior approval of the Legislative Policy Committee, a standing committee, in carrying out any of its functions or powers, may:
(1)
issue subpoenas;
(2)
compel the attendance of witnesses;
(3)
compel the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony;
(4)
administer oaths; and
(5)
cause the depositions of witnesses, who reside in or outside of the State, to be taken in the manner provided by law for taking depositions in a civil case.
(b)
(1)
If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, on petition of a member of the standing committee, a circuit court may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony and may enforce the order by proceedings for contempt.
(2)
Venue and procedures for a proceeding under paragraph (1) of this subsection to direct compliance with a subpoena or compel testimony are as provided in § 2–1803 of this title.
(c)
False swearing by a witness before a standing committee is perjury.