# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 5. Aviation

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration

#### Section 5-209

(a) The Executive Director or any officer or employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director may conduct investigations, inquiries, and hearings as to:

  (1) Any matter covered by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the Administration; or

  (2) Any aeronautics accident in this State.

(b) Hearings shall be:

  (1) Open to the public; and

  (2) Except as provided in Sec. 5-210 of this subtitle, held on such notice as the Executive Director considers advisable.

(c) The Executive Director or his designee may:

  (1) Administer oaths;

  (2) Certify to all official acts; and

  (3) Issue subpoenas and orders for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, books, and documents.

(d)

  (1) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena or order issued under this section, the Executive Director or his designee may invoke the aid of a court of competent jurisdiction.

  (2) The court may order that person to obey the subpoena or order or to give evidence about the matter in question.

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