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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 30.02.05.10" title_num="30" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="05" heading="Subpoenas.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>At any stage of investigation and at any hearing, the EMS Board may issue a subpoena requiring a person to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Testify under oath;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Answer interrogatories under oath;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Produce documents and tangible things; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Permit inspection and copying of documents.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A subpoena shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Describe generally the nature of the investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Specify the date, time, and place for the taking of required testimony;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Contain a copy of any interrogatories requiring answers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Describe with reasonable specificity any things or documents to be produced together with the date, time, and place at which production is required;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Advise of the right to representation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Identify the individual who may be contacted on behalf of the EMS Board in reference to the subpoena.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A subpoena shall be issued over the signature of one of the following officials on behalf of the EMS Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Chair of the EMS Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Executive Director of MIEMSS;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Chair of the provider review panel; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>State EMS Medical Director.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Subpoenas to Corporations and Other Entities. A subpoena directed to a corporation, partnership, or other entity shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Describe with reasonable particularity the subject matter sought by the subpoena; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Require that the entity designate one or more authorized individuals to provide the testimony, interrogatory answers, things, or documents requested by the subpoena.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Petition to Quash or Modify Subpoena.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A person served with a subpoena under this regulation may request that the subpoena be quashed or modified by filing a request in writing with the contact person identified in the subpoena within 10 days of service or before the action required by the subpoena, whichever is earlier. The request shall set forth good cause why the subpoena should be quashed or modified.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The EMS Board, upon any further inquiry it may require, shall act promptly on any petition to quash or modify the subpoena.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Enforcement of Subpoena. If a person fails to comply with a subpoena served under this regulation, the EMS Board may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for punishment of contempt.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Service of Subpoena.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A subpoena may be served by hand delivery or certified mail.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The individual serving the subpoena shall complete a certificate of service attesting to the method and date of service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>