1388                               Laws of Maryland                          Ch. 534

§ 5-505. Failure to comply with order or subpoena.

If any person fails to comply with a lawful order or subpoena is-
sued by the department under this subtitle or to appear to testify
to any matter concerning which he may be lawfully interrogated,
upon petition of the department, setting forth the facts, it shall be
the duty of the Circuit Court of any County or of the Baltimore
City Court, as the case may be, to compel obedience to the require-
ments of such subpoena or order and to compel the production of
relevant documents and other evidence. Any person failing, refusing
or neglecting to comply with the order of the court shall be pun-
ished for contempt of court.

Part VI—Suspension and Revocation of Wrecker's and
Scrap Processor's Licenses

§ 5-601. When wrecker's or scrap processor's license shall be re-
fused, suspended, or revoked.

The Department may refuse, suspend, or revoke any license issued
under this Article relating to wreckers and scrap processors if the
Department finds that the licensee is violating any provisions of this
section or the applicable rules and regulations promulgated by it or
the State Department of Health.

§ 5-602. Hearing required prior to suspension or revocation of
wrecker's or scrap processor's license.

The Department shall suspend or revoke the license of a wrecker
or scrap processor only after a hearing. At least ten (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 reg-
istered mail to the business address of the licensee of record with the
Department. The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place
the Department prescribes. The Department may subpoena and
bring before it any person or documents and take testimony of any
person under oath in the manner prescribed in judicial procedure in
the courts of this State in civil cases, with the fees and mileage
provided by law in civil cases.

§ 5-603. Penalty for licensee's violations.

If the Department determines that any licensee is guilty of any
violation of the aforesaid provisions of this Article or rules and regu-
lations the authority of the licensee to do business may be revoked or
suspended for a period of time determined by the Department.

§ 5-604. Applicant for license may request hearing if license
refused.

If the license is refused, the applicant, within ten (10) days from
the date of notice or refusal is mailed, may request a hearing. The
hearing must be held within thirty (30) days of the date of request,
and the Department must render a decision within twenty (20) days
following the hearing.