Section 12.5-212 - Notice and hearing(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 12.5-211 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.(b) The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.(c) The Secretary may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.(d) If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.