LAWS OF MARYLAND

In subsection (a) of this section, the introductory
exception is added to clarify that the Comptroller may
summarily take action against an individual under
certain circumstances. See SG § 10-405(b).

In subsection (b) of this section, the reference to
Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article
is standard language added to demonstrate clearly the
intended application of that subtitle to
administrative hearings under this section.

In subsection (d) of this section, the former
references to the rights "to present evidence", "to
cross-examine", "to present argument", and the
limitation on "technical rules of evidence" are
deleted as essentially repetitious of rights already
provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State
Government Article.

As to subsection (d) of this section, the statement
that the person may appear with counsel is implicit in
the scheme of the procedural provisions under Title
10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article;
however, since this provision is stated explicitly in
the third sentence of former Art. 56, § 70(a), it is
retained in this section.

Defined term: "Comptroller" § 607

620. SAME -- PERIOD AND NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

(A)  PERIOD OF SUSPENSION.

SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (C) OF
THIS SECTION, IF A LICENSEE VIOLATES § 618 OF THIS SUBTITLE, THE
COMPTROLLER SHALL SUSPEND THE LICENSE FOR A CONSECUTIVE PERIOD
THAT:

(1)  FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, IS NOT LESS THAN 5 NOR MORE
THAN 20 BUSINESS DAYS; OR

(2)  FOR A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, IS NOT LESS THAN 20
BUSINESS DAYS NOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS.

(B)  REVOCATION.

SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (C) OF
THIS SECTION, THE COMPTROLLER SHALL REVOKE A LICENSE, IF A
LICENSEE:

(1)  WILLFULLY AND PERSISTENTLY VIOLATES THE
PROVISIONS OF § 618(A) OF THIS SUBTITLE; OR

(2)  VIOLATES § 618(B) OF THIS SUBTITLE.

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