1. (a) Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute:

   1. (1) a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or
   2. (2) a violation of this title.
2. (b) The Board may administer oaths.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:

      1. (i) a disciplinary action under § 7-309 of this title; or
      2. (ii) a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.
   2. (2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.
   3. (3) 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.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989.

Formerly Art. 56, §§ 306, 317.