Md. Code, Business Regulation § 4–205

(a) The Commission shall control and have jurisdiction over all contests held in the State.

(b) The Commission may:

(1) adopt regulations to administer its office;

(2) administer oaths; and

(3) issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses to testify or to produce evidence.

(c) The Commission shall:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title;

(3) keep a record of its proceedings;

(4) keep at its general offices all its books, documents, and papers; and

(5) prepare notices and other papers for service.