(a) Powers of the Board. The County Board of Appeals shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the appearance of witnesses, and to require the production of documentary or other tangible evidence.
(b) Issuance. The Board may cause subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to be issued upon its own motion, or upon the application of any party to any hearing; but any such application shall be in writing and shall set forth the persons, books, papers or other documents to be produced and a general statement as to the purpose of the subpoena.
(c) Procedures. Subpoena procedures shall be in accordance with § 1-2-101 of the Anne Arundel County Code. If a party requesting a subpoena elects to have the subpoena served by the Sheriff, the party requesting the subpoena shall be responsible for paying any fee for service imposed by the Sheriff. Affidavits of service shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board prior to the commencement of the hearing.
(Bill No. 53-86; Bill No. 99-93; Bill No. 19-13)