Md. Code, FI § 11-413 Investigatory Powers of Commissioner

• Library: Maryland Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through November 23, 2023
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Md. Code, FI § 11-413

(a) The Commissioner may not examine or audit any licensee or other person except as expressly provided in this section.

(b)

(1) If a buyer has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this subtitle or of any other law that regulates agreements, the buyer may file with the Commissioner a written complaint that states the details of the alleged violation.

(2) On receipt of the written complaint, the Commissioner may inspect any books, records, letters, and contracts of any licensee, seller, or other person that relate to the complaint.

(c) In investigating a written complaint made under this section, the Commissioner may:

(1) Hold a hearing on the complaint at a time and place in this State that are reasonably convenient to the parties involved;

(2) Subpoena witnesses;

(3) Take depositions of witnesses who reside outside of this State in the same manner as provided for depositions to be taken in civil actions in courts of record;

(4) Pay witnesses the same fees and mileage for their attendance as provided for witnesses in civil actions in courts of record; and