(a) In deciding matters covered under the provisions of Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title, the Board:
(1) May:
(i) Conduct hearings;
(ii) Subpoena witnesses and documents;
(iii) Administer oaths;
(iv) Take the testimony or deposition of a person under oath; and
(v) Conduct investigations; and
(2) Shall decide controversies and disputes.
(b) (1) If a person fails to comply with an order issued by the Board, a member of the Board may petition the circuit court to order the person to comply with the Board’s order.
(2) The Board may not be required to post bond in an action under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) Each hearing and determination of an appeal or complaint by the Board is a contested case, subject to the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(d) A prior order, action, or opinion issued by the State Board before the enactment of this section may be considered as precedent in matters arising after the enactment of this section, but it is not binding on the Board.