(a)      Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Board takes any final action under § 2-315 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.

      (b)      The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

      (c)      The Board may administer oaths in connection with any proceeding under this section.

      (d)      (1)      The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with any proceeding under this section.

            (2)      If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

      (e)      If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.