Section 2-113.1 - Secretary's powers - Subpoenas(a) The Secretary may subpoena, administer an oath to, and examine under oath any person if the Secretary considers it necessary for the effective administration of the Secretary's duties.(b) A person who fails to appear before the Secretary or refuses to testify when subpoenaed under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.(c) A person who makes a false statement under oath before the Secretary is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided under § 9-101 of the Criminal Law Article.Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 12,Sec. 1, eff. 4/5/2018.Added by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 89,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.