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(b) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Part V—Suspension and Revocation of Dealers' and Salesmen's
Licenses.

§ 5-501. When dealer's or salesman's license shall be refused, sus-
pended, or revoked.

The department may refuse, suspend, or revoke any license issued
under the provisions of this subtitle if the department finds that
the licensee is violating any provision of this Article or is performing
or attempting to perform any act prohibited by this article. Any
violation of any provisions of this article upon the part of any
owner, officer, manager, partner, salesman, agent, or employee of a
dealership shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the license
of said dealer, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the
department that the individuals engaged in the management of the
dealership (i) had no knowledge of the wrongful conduct or (ii)
were unable to prevent the violation.

§ 5-502. Hearing required prior to suspension or revocation of
dealer's or salesman's license.

The department shall suspend or revoke any license issued under
this subtitle or authority to do business only after a hearing. At
least 10 days prior to the date set for the hearing, the department
shall notify the licensee in writing of any charge made and afford
the licensee an opportunity to be heard in person and by counsel
in reference thereto. The written notice shall be served by delivery
to the licensee by registered mail to the business address of the
licensee of record with the department. The hearing on the charges
shall be at such time and place as the department shall prescribe.
The department may subpoena and bring before it any person or
documents, and take the testimony of any person under oath in the
same manner as is prescribed in judicial procedure in the courts of
this State in civil cases, with the same fees and mileage as may
be provided by law in civil cases.

§ 5-503. Penalty for licensee's violations.

If the department determines that any licensee is guilty of any
violation of any of the provisions of this article, the authority of the
licensee to do business may be revoked or suspended for such period
of time determined by the department.

§ 5-504. Applicant for license may request hearing if license re-
fused.

If any application for a license under this subtitle is refused, the
applicant, within 10 days from the date of notice of refusal is mailed,
may request a hearing. The said hearing must be held within 30
days of the date of request, and the department must render a deci-
sion within 20 days following the hearing. The department may sub-
poena and take testimony, as provided in section 5-502, in connection
with the hearing.