§9–1017.

    (a)    Before the Secretary takes any action under § 9-1016 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the water quality laboratory against which the action is contemplated:

        (1)    Written notice of the charges filed against it; and

        (2)    An opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.

    (b)    The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.