COMAR Title 28 — OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

28.01.01 Conflicts Policy

COMAR 28.01.01.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “ALJ” means an individual:

(a) Appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Employee” means a contractual, temporary, or permanent employee of the Office at the time the action that gave rise to the hearing request arose.

(4) “Member of the employee’s family or household” means:

(a) A parent, spouse, sibling, or child of the employee; or

(b) A relative or other person who shares the employee’s legal residence, or over whose affairs the employee has legal or actual control.

(5) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.01.02 Selection of Substituted ALJs.

A proceeding before the Office in which an employee of the Office or a member of the employee’s household is a party may be heard by an individual designated by the Chief ALJ pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland, who meets the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, and who is not an Office employee.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland

28.01.02 Security and Decorum

COMAR 28.01.02.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “ALJ” means an individual:

(a) Appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Dangerous or Toxic Item.

(a) “Dangerous or toxic item” means an object or substance that:

(i) Is capable of causing physical harm, or

(ii) Otherwise poses a threat to health or safety.

(b) “Dangerous or toxic item” includes, but is not limited to, chemicals and sharp objects.

(4) “Firearm” means a device capable of propelling a projectile by gunpowder or other means, including, but not limited to, a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.

(5) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(6) “Office facility” means a building in which a hearing, mediation, or other Office proceeding takes place.

(7) “Office proceeding” means any type or stage of legal process scheduled by the Office.

(8) “Police officer” means an individual who is authorized to make arrests in an official governmental capacity.

(9) Weapon.

(a) “Weapon” means a device capable of inflicting bodily injury or destroying property.

(b) “Weapon” includes, but is not limited to:

(i) A firearm, crossbow or longbow, knife, club, razor, box cutter, nunchaku, or stun gun;

(ii) Metal knuckles, pepper spray, or mace; and

(iii) Any other device or object designed to be, or capable of being, used to inflict pain or cause injury.

Cross References

28.02.01.21J

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 24, 2017 (44:8 Md. R. 407)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.02.02 Prohibited Items or Substances and Weapons Policy.

A. Dangerous or toxic items and weapons. Except as provided in §B of this regulation:

(1) Dangerous or toxic items and weapons are prohibited at Office proceedings and facilities;

(2) Dangerous or toxic items and weapons brought into an Office proceeding or facility may be confiscated; and

(3) If a prohibited item or weapon is brought into an Office proceeding or facility:

(a) The proceeding may be suspended or rescheduled; and

(b) The individual involved may be removed from the Office proceeding or facility.

B. Weapons Exceptions. Subject to §C of this regulation, the following individuals may possess a weapon in an Office proceeding or facility:

(1) Police officers acting in their official capacity who:

(a) Have been summonsed to appear at an Office proceeding; or

(b) Are representing their employer in an Office proceeding; and

(2) Individuals employed to provide security services at an Office proceeding or facility.

C. Police officers authorized to possess a weapon in an Office proceeding under §B(1) of this regulation who are carrying a concealed weapon shall notify the Office prior to the beginning of the proceeding.

D. Illegal Substances.

(1) Illegal substances are prohibited in Office proceedings and facilities.

(2) If an illegal substance is brought into an Office proceeding or facility:

(a) The illegal substance may be confiscated;

(b) The proceeding may be suspended or rescheduled; and

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 24, 2017 (44:8 Md. R. 407)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.02.03 Decorum and Security.

A. Parties, their authorized representatives, witnesses, and other persons present at an Office proceeding shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the standards of decorum commonly observed in a court.

B. Disrespectful, disorderly, disruptive, contemptuous, vulgar, or violent conduct or language, refusal to comply with directions, or continued use of dilatory tactics constitutes grounds for immediate exclusion from an Office proceeding.

C. A person who presents a threat to safety or who is disrupting Office operations or an Office proceeding may be removed from the:

(1) Office proceeding;

(2) Office facility; or

(3) Premises.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 24, 2017 (44:8 Md. R. 407)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland

28.01.03 Administrative Law Judge Discipline and Reassignment of Duties

COMAR 28.01.03.01 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “ALJ” means an individual appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Charges” means a written statement of cause for imposing discipline against an ALJ pursuant to State Personnel and Pensions Article, §11-104, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Executive ALJ” means an ALJ appointed as the Director or Deputy Director of Operations, the Director or Deputy Director of Quality Assurance, or other position that the Chief ALJ designates as an executive ALJ position.

(5) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.04D.

(6) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(7) “Probationary ALJ” means an ALJ during the first year after appointment as an ALJ.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.02 Notice of Charges.

The Chief ALJ shall provide an ALJ with written notice of any charges.

Cross References

28.01.03.11D(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.03 Burden of Proof.

A. An ALJ who has been notified of charges may file a written appeal with the Chief ALJ within 10 days after the Chief ALJ notifies the ALJ of the charges.

B. If the ALJ does not file a timely appeal, or does not appear at the scheduled hearing, the charges may be upheld.

C. On appeal, the Office bears the burden of proving the charges by a preponderance of the evidence.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.04 Time of Hearing.

A. Within 90 days after filing an appeal, the ALJ shall have an opportunity to be heard on the charges.

B. The Chief ALJ may postpone the hearing beyond the 90-day period for good cause.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.05 Hearing by Chief ALJ; Final Decision.

A. The Chief ALJ may conduct the hearing on an appeal of charges.

B. When the Chief ALJ conducts the hearing:

(1) The hearing may be closed to the public; and

(2) The Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision of the Office.

C. The final decision shall be in writing and:

(1) Be issued within 90 days of the close of the record;

(2) Be sent by certified mail to the ALJ and the ALJ’s representative, if any; and

(3) Include:

(a) Findings of fact;

(b) Conclusions of law; and

(c) Notice that an aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Maryland Rules governing Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.06 Hearing by Designee; Proposed Decision.

A. The Chief ALJ may designate an individual who is not an employee of the Office and who meets the qualifications established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, to conduct a hearing on the appeal of charges.

B. When the Chief ALJ designates an individual to conduct the hearing on an appeal of charges:

(1) The Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §10-212, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall apply; and

(2) The designated individual shall issue a proposed decision in accordance with State Government Article, §§10-216(a) and 10-220(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The proposed decision shall be in writing and:

(1) Be issued within 30 days of the close of the record;

(2) Be sent by certified mail to:

(a) The ALJ who filed the appeal;

(b) The Chief ALJ; and

(3) Include:

(a) Findings of fact and conclusions of law; and

(b) Notice in accordance with State Government Article, §10-216(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, that:

(i) Written exceptions may be filed with the Office within 15 days after the proposed decision is mailed; and

(ii) Oral argument may be requested in writing at the time that exceptions are filed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.07 Oral Argument.

If oral argument is requested:

A. The Chief ALJ shall notify the parties by certified mail of the date, time, and place of the argument; and

B. The argument shall be scheduled to occur within 30 days after the exceptions and request for argument were filed.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.08 Filing of Exceptions; Oral Argument.

A. Within 15 days after the proposed decision is postmarked, a party adversely affected may:

(1) File with the Chief Judge written exceptions; and

(2) Request oral argument on the exceptions.

B. The Chief Judge shall notify the parties of the date, time, and place of the argument. The argument shall be presented within 30 days from receipt by the Chief Judge of the exceptions and request to present argument.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.09 Final Decision on Exceptions.

A. Time Periods for Issuance of Final Decision.

(1) If oral argument is held, the Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision within 45 days after conclusion of the argument.

(2) If written exceptions are filed, but no request for oral argument is made, the Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision within 45 days after the written exceptions were filed.

(3) If no written exceptions are filed, the Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision within 30 days after the proposed decision was mailed to the parties.

B. In the written decision, the Chief ALJ may:

(1) Restore the ALJ to their position without loss of pay;

(2) Suspend the ALJ without pay for a specified period;

(3) Demote the ALJ;

(4) Remove the ALJ from their position; or

(5) Require that other action be taken as indicated by the findings in the case.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.10 Termination on Probation.

A probationary ALJ may appeal termination only on the grounds that the termination is illegal or unconstitutional.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.03.11 Executive Duties.

A. Executive ALJs serve at the pleasure of the Chief ALJ, who may assign, reassign, or remove executive duties without cause at any time. The assignment, reassignment, or removal of executive duties is not appealable.

B. The Chief ALJ shall notify an executive ALJ of the removal of executive duties at least 14 days prior to the effective date of the removal.

C. The Chief ALJ may permit an Executive ALJ whose executive duties have been removed to continue to serve as an ALJ.

D. If the Chief ALJ determines not to permit the individual to continue to serve as an ALJ:

(1) A Notice of Charges shall be issued in accordance with Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(2) The procedures specified in Regulations .03 through .09 of this chapter shall apply.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

28.01.04 Public Information Act Requests

COMAR 28.01.04.01 General.

This chapter sets out procedures under the Public Information Act for filing and processing requests to the Office of Administrative Hearings for the inspection and copying of public records of the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.02 Policy.

It is the policy of the Office of Administrative Hearings to facilitate access to the public records of the Office, if access is allowed by law, by minimizing costs and time delays to applicants.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.03 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Act” means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Applicant” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Board” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Copy” means any form of reproduction using a photocopying machine or other reproduction technology, including a paper copy, an electronic copy, a printout, or an image.

(6) “Custodian” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.04D.

(8) “Indigent” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-206(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(9) “Metadata” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-205(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(10) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(11) “Official custodian” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(12) “Public Access Ombudsman” means the official appointed under General Provisions Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1B, Annotated Code of Maryland, to resolve disputes under the Act.

(13) “Public record” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(14) “Reasonable fee” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-206(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(15) “Working day” means a day on which the Office is open from 8 am until 4:30 pm.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.04 Deputy Director, Operations as Official Custodian.

Unless otherwise provided by law, the Deputy Director of Operations is the official custodian of the public records of the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.05 Who May Request Public Records.

Any person may request to inspect or copy public records of the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.06 Necessity for Written Request.

A. Inspection.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the custodian shall make public records of the Office available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request.

(2) The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that:

(a) The Act or any other law may prohibit the disclosure of the public record to the applicant; or

(b) A written request will materially assist the Office in responding.

B. Copies. If the applicant requests a copy of any public record of the Office, the custodian may require a written request.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.07 Contents of Written Request.

A written request shall:

A. Contain the applicant’s name and address;

B. Be signed by the applicant; and

C. Reasonably identify, by brief description, the public record sought.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.08 Addressee.

A request to inspect or copy a public record of the Office shall be addressed to the custodian of the record. If the custodian is unknown, the request may be addressed to the Chief Judge or the custodian.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.09 Response to Request.

A. If the custodian decides to grant a request for inspection, the custodian shall produce the public record for inspection:

(1) Immediately; or

(2) Within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 30 days after the date of the request, if additional time is needed to retrieve the public record and conduct any necessary review.

B. If the custodian reasonably believes that it will take more than 10 working days to produce the public record, the custodian shall so indicate in writing or by electronic mail within 10 working days after receipt of the request:

(1) The amount of time that the custodian anticipates it will take to produce the public record;

(2) An estimate of the range of fees that may be charged to comply with the request for public records; and

(3) The reason it will take more than 10 working days to produce the records.

C. If a request is denied, the custodian shall provide the applicant, at the time of the denial or within 10 working days, a written statement that gives:

(1) The reason for the denial, including, for records denied under General Provisions Article, §4-343, Annotated Code of Maryland, a brief explanation of:

(a) Why denial is necessary; and

(b) Why the harm from disclosure of the public record would be greater than the public interest in providing access to the information in the public record such that disclosure of the public record would be contrary to the public interest;

(2) The legal authority for the denial;

(3) Without disclosing the protected information, a brief description of the undisclosed records that will enable the applicant to assess the applicability of the legal authority for the denial; and

(4) Notice of the remedies available for review of the denial.

D. If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the person to whom application is made, that person shall, within 10 working days after receipt of the request, notify the applicant:

(1) That the person does not have custody or control of the requested public record; and

(2) If the person knows:

(a) The name of the custodian of the public record; and

(b) The location or possible location of the public record.

E. Any time limit imposed by §§A and B of this regulation may be extended:

(1) With the consent of the applicant, for an additional period of up to 30 days; and

(2) For the period of time during which a dispute initiated by the applicant is pending before the Public Access Ombudsman.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.10 Notice to Person Possibly Affected by Disclosure.

A. Unless prohibited by law, the custodian may provide notice of a request for inspection or copying of any public record of the Office to any person who, in the judgment of the custodian, could be adversely affected by disclosure of the public record.

B. The custodian may consider the views of the possibly affected person before deciding whether to disclose the public record to an applicant.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.11 Electronic Records.

A. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, the custodian shall provide an applicant with a copy of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format if:

(1) The public record is in a searchable and analyzable electronic format;

(2) The applicant requests a copy of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format; and

(3) The custodian is able to provide a copy of the public record, in whole or in part, in a searchable and analyzable electronic format that does not disclose information that is exempt from disclosure under the Act.

B. The custodian shall provide a portion of the public record in a searchable and analyzable electronic format if:

(1) Requested by the applicant, and

(2) The custodian is able to do so by using the existing functions of the database or software program that contains the searchable and analyzable data.

C. The custodian is not required to:

(1) Create or reconstruct a public record in an electronic format if the public record is not available in an electronic format; or

(2) Release an electronic record in a format that would jeopardize or compromise the security or integrity of the original record or of any proprietary software in which the record is maintained.

D. The custodian may remove metadata from an electronic document before providing the electronic record to an applicant by:

(1) Using a software program or function; or

(2) Converting the electronic record into a different searchable and analyzable format.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.12 Public Record Destroyed or Lost.

If the person to whom application is made knows that a requested public record of the Office has been destroyed or lost, the person shall promptly:

A. Notify the applicant that the public record is not available; and

B. Explain the reasons why the public record cannot be produced.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.13 Review of Denial.

A. If the custodian denies a request to inspect or copy a public record of the Office, the applicant may file an action for judicial enforcement under General Provisions Article, §4-362, Annotated Code of Maryland, without pursuing the remedies set forth in §§B and C of this regulation.

B. If the custodian charges a fee of more than $350 under Regulation .15 of this chapter, the applicant may, within 90 days after the date the fee is imposed, file a written complaint with the Board under General Provisions Article, §4-1A-05(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The applicant and the custodian each may contact the Public Access Ombudsman to resolve, under General Provisions Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1B, Annotated Code of Maryland, a dispute relating to requests for public records.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.14 Disclosure Against Public Interest.

A. Denial Pending Court Order.

(1) If, in the opinion of the Chief ALJ, disclosure of a public record of the Office otherwise subject to disclosure under the Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the Chief ALJ may temporarily deny the request and seek a court order allowing nondisclosure.

(2) A temporary denial shall be in writing.

B. Circuit Court Review.

(1) Within 10 working days after the denial, the Chief ALJ shall apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access.

(2) Notice of the Chief ALJ’s complaint shall be served on the applicant in the manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.15 Fees.

A. Copies. Except as provided in §§B and C of this regulation, the fees for reproducing public records of the Office in the form of copies, printouts, or photographs, and for certifying the reproductions, are as follows:

(1) Reproduction.

(a) For each reproduction made other than by a photocopying machine within the Office, the actual cost of reproduction; and

(b) For each copy made by a photocopying machine within the Office, 25 cents per page.

(2) Certification. If a person requests that a reproduction of a public record be certified as a true copy, an additional fee of $1 per page (or if appropriate, per item) shall be charged.

(3) Minimum Fee. No charge will be made if the total fee is $10 or less.

B. Notwithstanding §A of this regulation, if the fee for reproduction or certification of a public record of the Office is specifically set by a law other than the Act or this regulation, the custodian shall charge the prescribed fee.

C. If the custodian cannot reproduce a public record within the Office, the custodian shall arrange for the prompt reproduction of the public record and either:

(1) Collect from the applicant a fee equal to the actual cost of reproduction; or

(2) Direct the applicant to pay the cost of reproduction directly to the reproduction facility.

D. Before reproducing a public record of the Office, the custodian shall estimate the cost of reproduction and either:

(1) Obtain the agreement of the applicant to pay the cost; or

(2) Require prepayment of all or a portion of the cost.

E. Search and Preparation Fee.

(1) Except as provided in §F of this regulation, the custodian may charge a reasonable fee for time that an official or employee of the Office spends to:

(a) Search for requested public records;

(b) Review requested public records for potential disclosure; and

(2) The custodian shall determine the fee under §E(1) of this regulation by multiplying the employee’s salary, prorated to an hourly basis, by the actual time attributable to the search for, review of, and preparation of public records for inspection and reproduction.

F. The custodian may not charge a fee under §E of this regulation for the first 2 hours spent searching for and preparing public records for inspection.

G. Waiver or Reduction of Fees.

(1) The official custodian may waive or reduce a fee under this regulation if:

(a) The applicant requests a waiver; and

(b) Either:

(i) The custodian determines that the waiver or reduction is in the public interest; or

(ii) The applicant is indigent and files an Affidavit of Indigence or other affidavit sufficient to support a claim of indigence pursuant to COMAR 28.03.01.06B.

(2) In determining whether a fee is in the public interest, the custodian shall consider relevant factors, including the ability of the applicant to pay the fee.

H. If the applicant requests that a reproduction of a public record be mailed or delivered to the applicant or to a third party, the custodian may charge the applicant for the cost of postage or delivery.

Cross References

28.01.04.13B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.04.16 Time and Place of Inspection.

A. An applicant may inspect a public record of the Office that the applicant is entitled to inspect during the normal working hours of the Office.

B. The inspection shall occur where the public record is located, unless the custodian, after considering an applicant’s express request, determines that another place is more suitable and convenient.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: Regulation .13A amended effective January 20, 1992 (19:1 Md. R. 35); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.15 repealed and new Regulations .01—.16 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .15 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-103, 4-201—4-362, and 4-503;State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

28.01.05 Correction or Amendment of Public Records

COMAR 28.01.05.01 Scope.

This chapter sets out procedures under which a person in interest may request the correction or amendment of public records of the Office of Administrative Hearings.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Act” means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Applicant” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Custodian” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.04D.

(6) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(7) “Person in interest” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) “Public record” has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, §4-101(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.03 Who May Request.

A person in interest may request that the Office correct or amend any public record that:

A. The Office keeps; and

B. The person in interest is authorized to inspect.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.04 Contents of Request.

A. A person in interest shall make a request to correct or amend a public record in writing.

B. The request shall:

(1) Identify the public record to be corrected or amended;

(2) State the precise correction or amendment requested;

(3) State the reason for the correction or amendment; and

(4) Include a statement that, to the best of the requester’s belief, the public record is inaccurate or incomplete.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.05 Addressee.

Unless otherwise provided by law, requests to correct or amend a public record of the Office shall be addressed to the Deputy Director of Operations, who is the official custodian of the public records of the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.06 Return of Nonconforming Request.

A. The Office shall accept a request to correct or amend a public record when received if it reasonably complies with Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter.

B. If the request does not reasonably comply with Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter, the Office shall return the request to the requester with:

(1) An explanation of the reason for the return; and

(2) A statement that, on receipt of a request that reasonably complies with Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter, the request will be accepted.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.07 Response to Request.

Within 30 days after the Office receives a request for correction or amendment that reasonably complies with Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter, the custodian shall:

A. Make the requested correction or amendment, and inform the requester in writing of the action; or

B. Inform the requester in writing that the Office will not:

(1) Make the requested correction or amendment, and the reason for the refusal; or

(2) Act on the request:

(a) Because the requester is not a person in interest;

(b) Because the requester is not authorized to inspect the record; or

Cross References

28.01.05.10A(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.08 Statement of Disagreement.

A. If the Office refuses to make a requested correction or amendment, a person in interest may file with the Office a concise, written statement of disagreement.

B. The statement of disagreement shall:

(1) Be on pages not larger than 8-1/2 x 11 inches in size;

(2) Use only one side of each page;

(3) Consist of not more than five pages, double spaced, in 12-point font;

(4) Explain the reason for the requested correction or amendment; and

(5) Explain the basis for the disagreement with the stated reason for the Office’s refusal to make the correction or amendment.

Cross References

28.01.05.09

28.01.05.10A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.09 Providing Copy of Statement of Disagreement.

If a person in interest files a statement of disagreement concerning a public record under Regulation .08 of this chapter, the Office shall provide a copy of the statement whenever the Office discloses the public record to a third party.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.01.05.10 Administrative Review.

A. A person may request administrative review under this regulation if the Office:

(1) Has refused the person’s request to correct or amend a public record under Regulation .07 of this chapter;

(2) Has rejected the person’s statement of disagreement under Regulation .08 of this chapter; or

(3) Has not provided a statement of disagreement to a third party under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

B. A request for review shall be filed with the Chief ALJ within 30 days after the requester is advised of the Office’s action.

C. The review proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 28.02.01.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)
Administrative History: Regulation .11C amended as an emergency provision effective July 8, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1219); amended permanently effective January 7, 1994 (20:25 Md. R. 1950)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.11 repealed and new Regulations .01—.11 adopted effective April 11, 2016 (43:7 Md. R. 452)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: General Provisions Article, §4-502; State Government Article, §9-1604; Annotated Code of Maryland

28.02.01 Rules of Procedure

COMAR 28.02.01.01 Scope.

A. Applicability. This chapter applies to all proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings.

B. This chapter shall be construed to ensure the fair and expeditious determination of every action.

C. Subject to §D of this regulation, this chapter supplements the procedures required by law.

D. Unless federal or State law requires that a federal or State procedure shall be observed, this chapter takes precedence in the event of conflict.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Affidavit” means a written statement, signed under penalties of perjury, affirming that the statements it contains are true:

(a) Based upon the affiant’s personal knowledge; or

(b) To the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief.

(2) “Agency” means a unit of government the action of which gives rise to:

(a) A contested case hearing under State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Any other proceeding before the Office.

(3) “ALJ” means an individual:

(a) Appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Authorized representative” means an attorney or, when permitted by applicable law, another individual.

(5) “Certified mail” means mail deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.

(6) Docket Entry.

(a) “Docket entry” means the filing of a pleading or case status report by a party to an Office proceeding, or a request for the scheduling of an Office proceeding.

(b) “Docket entry” does not include the entry or withdrawal of appearance of counsel.

(7) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with Regulation .04D of this chapter.

(8) “Final decision maker” means the person or entity authorized by law or delegation to render the final decision in a contested case or other proceeding before the Office.

(9) “Initial pleading” means a notice of agency action, a request for a hearing on an agency action, or any other transmittal that initiates a proceeding scheduled by the Office.

(10) “Law” means State and federal constitutions, statutes, regulations, and relevant case law.

(11) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(12) “Office business hours” means 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday.

(13) “Office proceeding” means any type or stage of legal process, remote or in person, scheduled by the Office.

(14) “Party” means a person named or permitted to participate in a case before the Office.

(15) “Person” means an individual, representative, corporation, or other entity, including a public or nonprofit corporation, or an agency or instrumentality of federal, State, or local government.

(16) “Proposed decision” means a document issued pursuant to a delegation under State Government Article, §10-205(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizing one or more of the following:

(a) Proposed findings of fact;

(b) Proposed conclusions of law; or

(17) “Remote proceeding” means any Office proceeding conducted in whole or part by telephone or other audio means, by video or other audio-visual means, or by a combination of in-person, audio, and audio-visual means.

Cross References

09.03.12.01B(2)

28.02.01.12D(4)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.03 Transmittal of Request for Hearing.

A. Initiation. A hearing may be initiated:

(1) On transmittal forms provided by the Office and accompanied by copies of all pertinent documents;

(2) On forms provided by the agency; or

(3) In any other manner permitted by law.

B. A hearing request shall include and be accompanied by the following:

(1) The name of the person requesting the hearing;

(2) The mailing address of the person requesting the hearing;

(3) The email address and phone number of the person requesting the hearing or an affirmative statement that this information is not available;

(4) The notice of agency action regarding which, or the name of the party against whom, the hearing request has been filed;

(5) An affirmative statement that the person requesting the hearing consents or declines to consent to electronic delivery of notice to the email address provided to the Office.

(6) Additional documents and fees required by this chapter or COMAR 28.03.01; and

(7) Other information required by law.

C. Dismissal. A case may be dismissed if an initial pleading is received without an item required by §B of this regulation.

D. Unless a case is dismissed pursuant to §C of this regulation, a hearing request received without an item required by §B of this regulation may be returned to the person requesting the hearing for resubmission with all of the required items. Return of the initial pleading under this section does not extend the time within which the initial pleading is required to be filed.

E. During the pendency of an action, a party shall notify the Office of a change in the party’s mailing address, email address, and phone number.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.04 Commencement of Case; Computation of Time; Filing.

A. Unless otherwise provided for by law, the Office acquires jurisdiction over a matter and a case commences when a person files a transmittal or an initial pleading with the Office:

(1) Pursuant to a delegation of authority under State Government Article, §10-205, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(2) As otherwise directed by an agency.

B. Timeliness. An initial pleading is timely when it is filed:

(1) Within the time period specified by relevant law; or

(2) If no time period is specified, within 30 days of the date of the notice of contested action.

C. Computation of Time. Unless otherwise provided by law:

(1) In computing a period of time, the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included.

(2) When computing a period of fewer than 8 days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall not be included.

(3) When computing a period of time for filing a document at the Office:

(a) The last day shall be included;

(b) If the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or other day on which the Office is not open the entire day during Office business hours, the period runs until the end of the next day on which the Office is open the entire day during Office business hours.

D. Filing. Unless otherwise provided by law:

(1) An initial pleading is deemed to be filed on the earlier of the date that a request for hearing, along with all required fees, necessary documents, and other information, is postmarked or received by the:

(a) Office, if required to be filed with the Office; or

(b) Agency, if required to be filed with the agency;

(2) Other pleadings are deemed to be filed on the earliest of the date on which they are:

(a) Addressed to the Office and postmarked;

(b) With the permission of and in compliance with an order issued by an ALJ, emailed to and received by the Office; or

(3) Non-postmarked documents delivered or electronically transmitted to the Office after the close of Office business hours are deemed to be filed on the next day on which the Office is open for business.

Cross References

14.03.01.10B(2)

14.03.05.13B(1)(b)

28.01.03.01B(5)

28.01.04.03B(7)

28.01.05.02B(5)

28.02.01.02B(7)

28.03.01.02B(4)

28.05.01.03B(5)

28.05.01.05A

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.05 Notice.

A. Reasonable written notice of a hearing shall be provided to the parties.

B. A hearing notice provided by the Office shall contain:

(1) The nature of the hearing and the date, time, and physical address, remote URL location and meeting number, or telephone number;

(2) A statement of the right to present witnesses and documents, or other evidence, and the right to cross-examine any witness that another party calls under State Government Article, §10-213(f), Annotated Code of Maryland, if applicable;

(3) A statement of the right to request subpoenas for witnesses and evidence, and specifying the costs, if any, associated with the request;

(4) A statement that a copy of the hearing procedures is available on request, and specifying the costs, if any, associated with the request;

(5) A statement of any rights, restrictions, or requirements pertaining to representation;

(6) A statement that failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against that party; and

(7) A statement that, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the parties may agree to the evidence and may waive their right to appear at the hearing.

C. Method of Giving Notice.

(1) Except as otherwise required by law, a notice issued by the Office shall be sent to the parties by United States mail, by personal delivery, by courier delivery at their addresses on record with the Office, or, with the consent of the party, electronically.

(2) If notice is given by United States mail, the notice is effective at the end of the 5th day after its deposit in the mail.

(3) Proof that notice has been given may be made by the dated file copy in the case file.

Cross References

14.30.08.07C

28.02.01.23A

28.02.01.23B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.06 Expedited Hearings.

A. A motion for an expedited hearing may be filed by any party. The motion shall set forth the reasons for expediting the hearing.

B. Any response to the motion shall be filed within 10 days of the date the motion is filed.

C. Motions.

(1) A motion for expedited hearing shall be granted only if the moving party establishes good cause.

(2) The Office shall notify all parties of the decision on a motion for expedited hearing and, if granted, shall schedule the hearing as soon as practical.

D. Unless the parties agree to a longer period, or a shorter period is required by law, the ALJ shall render the proposed or final decision within 30 days after the close of the record.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.07 Venue.

Hearings shall be conducted at the site designated by the Office in accordance with applicable law.

Cross References

14.03.01.11A(2)

14.03.04.16A(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.08 Representation of Parties at Hearings.

A. In all Office proceedings:

(1) An individual may represent himself or herself; and

(2) A person may be represented by an attorney authorized to practice law in Maryland.

B. When authorized pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or otherwise by law, a person may appear through or be represented by an individual who is not an attorney.

C. Power of Attorney.

(1) An employee of a business entity who is representing that business entity in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall provide the Office with a power of attorney.

(2) The Office shall accept any properly executed power of attorney meeting the requirements of State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) The Office may provide a form for a power of attorney.

(4) A power of attorney required by this regulation may be:

(a) Kept on file with the Office;

(b) Provided to the ALJ:

(i) At the outset of a hearing in which the power of attorney is required; or

(ii) In the discretion of the ALJ, before the close of the record.

D. A party’s representative shall enter or withdraw the representative’s appearance with the Office.

E. A party's representative of record shall be served with all notices, pleadings, and other correspondence.

Cross References

02.01.02.19B

14.03.01.11B(1)

14.03.01.11B(2)

14.03.04.16B(1)

14.03.04.16B(2)

14.03.05.14B(1)

14.03.05.14B(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.09 Appointment of Interpreter; Request for Accommodations.

A. Upon request of a party, witness, or representative who cannot hear, speak, or understand the spoken or written English language, the Office shall provide a qualified interpreter during the Office proceeding in which the party, witness, or representative is participating.

B. An interpreter shall take an oath or affirmation that the interpreter will accurately interpret the proceedings.

C. If a party, witness, or representative requests an accommodation, the Office shall provide a reasonable accommodation as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cross References

14.03.01.11C(5)

14.03.04.16C(1)(e)

14.03.05.14C(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.10 Service.

A. A copy of any pleading, motion, response, correspondence, or other paper filed in any proceeding shall be served promptly on all other parties to the proceeding by the party making the filing.

B. Unless otherwise required by law, service on other parties may be made:

(1) By United States mail;

(2) By personal or courier delivery;

(3) Electronically; or

(4) As otherwise agreed to by the parties.

C. Proof of Service.

(1) All other materials filed with the Office, and all correspondence with the Office, shall contain or be accompanied by a certificate of service.

(2) The certificate of service shall be signed and shall contain the:

(a) Date of service;

(b) Manner of service;

(d) Address at which each person was served.

D. Whenever a party has a right, or is required, to do some act within a prescribed period after notice to or service upon the party, and delivery of notice or service upon the party is made by United States mail, 3 days shall be added to the prescribed period.

Cross References

14.03.01.11E

14.03.04.16E

14.03.05.14E

30.08.13.06G(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.11 Powers and Duties of ALJs.

A. An ALJ shall:

(1) Conduct a full, fair, and impartial hearing;

(2) Take action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of the proceedings; and

(3) Maintain order.

B. An ALJ has the power to regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of the parties and authorized representatives, including the power to:

(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) Issue subpoenas for witnesses and the production of evidence;

(3) Rule upon offers of proof and admit relevant and material evidence;

(4) Consider and rule upon motions in accordance with this chapter;

(5) Examine witnesses and call witnesses as necessary to ensure a full and complete record;

(6) Limit unduly repetitious testimony and reasonably limit the time for presentations;

(7) Grant a continuance or postponement;

(8) Modify or waive, reasonably and for good cause, any time periods established by this chapter;

(9) Request parties to submit legal memoranda, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law;

(10) Make proposed or final decisions and take any other appropriate action authorized by law;

(11) Require the parties to participate in remote proceedings unless a party establishes good cause for an in-person proceeding as provided by Regulation .20B of this chapter;

(12) Issue such orders as are necessary to procure procedural simplicity and administrative fairness and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay;

(13) Conduct the hearing in a manner suited to ascertain the facts and safeguard the rights of the parties to the hearing; and

(14) Impose appropriate sanctions for failure to abide by this chapter or a lawful order of the ALJ.

C. Disqualification; Substitution of ALJs.

(1) Conditions.

(a) An ALJ shall withdraw from participation in an Office proceeding in which personal bias or other reasons render the ALJ unable to remain impartial, or in which an appearance of impropriety may reasonably be inferred from the facts.

(b) For purposes of this section, an ALJ shall presume personal bias under circumstances set forth in the Office’s Code of Judicial Conduct.

(2) Motion for Disqualification.

(a) A party shall move promptly for disqualification of an ALJ upon discovering facts that establish grounds for disqualification.

(b) The ALJ shall:

(i) Rule promptly on the motion; and

(ii) If granted, immediately refer the matter for assignment or designation of a substituted ALJ.

(3) Substitution of ALJs.

(a) If an ALJ is unable to continue presiding over a pending Office proceeding, or to issue a proposed or final decision, to the extent that it is allowed by law the Chief ALJ shall assign or designate a substituted ALJ pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(4) or 9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) A substituted ALJ may use the existing record and conduct such further proceedings as are necessary and proper.

Cross References

02.01.02.15C

10.01.04.06B

14.03.04.16F

14.03.05.14F

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.12 Motions.

A. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, this regulation pertains to all motions filed with the Office.

B. In General.

(1) An application to the Office for an order shall be by motion that, unless made during a hearing, shall be made in writing, and shall set forth the relief or order sought.

(2) A written motion and response to a motion shall state their respective grounds and a party shall attach any relevant documents as exhibits.

(3) An answer to a written motion shall be filed on the earlier of:

(a) 15 days after the date the motion was filed; or

(b) The date of the hearing.

(4) Upon notice to all parties, the ALJ may schedule a prehearing conference or hearing to consider a written motion.

(5) The ALJ may issue a written decision on a motion or state the decision on the record.

(6) If a ruling on a motion is not stated on the record, the ruling shall be included in the ALJ’s proposed or final decision.

(7) The filing or pendency of a motion does not alter or extend any time limit otherwise established by this chapter.

C. Motion to Dismiss. Upon motion, the ALJ may issue a proposed or final decision dismissing an initial pleading that fails to state a claim for which relief may be granted.

D. Motion for Summary Decision.

(1) A party may file a motion for summary decision on all or part of an action on the ground that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

(2) A motion for summary decision shall be supported by one or more of the following:

(a) An affidavit;

(b) Testimony given under oath;

(d) A document authenticated by affidavit.

(3) A response to a motion for summary decision:

(a) Shall identify the material facts that are disputed; and

(b) May be supported by an affidavit.

(4) An affidavit supporting or opposing a motion for summary decision shall:

(a) Conform to Regulation .02 of this chapter;

(b) Set forth facts that would be admissible in evidence; and

(5) The ALJ may issue a proposed or final decision in favor of or against the moving party if the motion and response show that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the party in whose favor judgment is entered is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

E. Motion for Judgment.

(1) A party may move for judgment on any or all of the issues in any action at the close of the evidence offered by an opposing party. The moving party shall state all reasons why the motion should be granted. No objection to the motion for judgment shall be necessary. A party does not waive the right to make the motion by introducing evidence during the presentation of any opposing party's case.

(2) When a party moves for judgment at the close of the evidence offered by an opposing party, the ALJ may:

(a) Proceed to determine the facts and to render judgment against an opposing party; or

(b) Decline to render judgment until the close of all evidence.

(3) A party who moves for judgment at the close of the evidence offered by an opposing party may offer evidence if the motion is not granted, without having reserved the right to do so and to the same extent as if the motion had not been made.

Cross References

02.01.02.18B

14.03.01.11C(4)

14.03.04.16C(1)(d)

14.03.04.16D(2)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.13 Discovery.

A. By written request filed not later than 30 days before the scheduled hearing, a party may require any other party to produce within 15 days, for inspection or copying, any file, memorandum, correspondence, document, object, or tangible item, including electronically stored information, that is:

(1) Relevant to the subject matter of the case; and

(2) Not privileged.

B. Unless provided by law or by agreement of the parties, no other discovery procedure may be required.

C. Orders Regarding Discovery.

(1) On motion by the parties or on the ALJ’s own initiative, an ALJ may enter an order establishing reasonable limits on the scope of discovery, the method of delivery of discovery, and such other orders regarding discovery as the ALJ determines to be just.

(2) Orders regarding discovery may include, but are not limited to, orders regarding expert testimony pursuant to Regulation .21D of this chapter and orders governing the electronic exchange of exhibits.

D. The parties may enter into binding agreements concerning the inadvertent production and handling of privileged materials.

E. A party that has filed a timely discovery request under this regulation but that has not received a reply may, after providing reasonable notice to the opposing party, file a motion seeking:

(1) An order to compel a response;

(2) An order imposing sanctions; or

(3) Both.

F. Copies.

(1) Copies of requested documents and records shall be made at the expense of the party making the request.

(2) The charge for copies of requested documents or public records may be waived by the custodian of the documents in accordance with General Provisions Article, §4-206, Annotated Code of Maryland, or other applicable law.

Cross References

02.01.02.11B

14.03.01.10D(1)

14.03.04.16G(1)

14.03.05.14G(1)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.14 Subpoenas.

A. Issuance of Subpoenas. On request of a party, or at the direction of an ALJ, the Office may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production at the hearing of one or more tangible items in the possession or under the control of a witness.

B. Requests.

(1) A request for a subpoena shall be made in writing, filed with the Office, and served on all other parties.

(2) To the extent practicable, subpoena requests shall be filed at least 15 days before the hearing.

(3) A request for a subpoena shall specify the:

(a) Name and full address of the person to be subpoenaed;

(b) The email address and phone number of the person to be subpoenaed or an affirmative statement that this information is not available; and

(4) A party requesting a subpoena for the production of tangible items, books, papers, other documents, or electronic files shall describe those items with particularity.

(5) A party requesting a subpoena for the production of medical records shall:

(a) Comply with Health-General Article, §4-306, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Serve a copy of the subpoena on the person whose medical records are sought.

(6) A party requesting a subpoena for the production of financial records shall:

(a) Comply with Financial Institutions Article, §1-304, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) Serve a copy of the subpoena on the person whose financial records are sought.

C. Delivery of Subpoenas.

(1) Subpoenas may be served:

(a) By personal delivery by an individual 18 years old or older who is not a party to the proceeding;

(b) By certified mail to the person at the address specified in the subpoena request; or

(2) Unless the subpoena request specifies otherwise, a subpoena served by the Office shall be mailed by First-Class United States mail.

(3) The Office will not seek to enforce a subpoena pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1605(d)(2)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland, and §F of this regulation absent proof of service by certified mail or personal delivery.

(4) Costs of certified mailing or personal delivery of subpoenas are the responsibility of the person requesting service.

(5) Proof of service of subpoenas by certified mail or personal delivery is the responsibility of the person requesting the subpoenas.

(6) The party requesting the subpoena is responsible for notifying the person subpoenaed if the hearing is cancelled or postponed. Subpoenas shall remain in effect until the conclusion of the hearing.

D. Return of service shall be made as follows:

(1) When service is by certified mail, by the filing of the original return receipt; and

(2) When service is by personal delivery, by the filing of an affidavit, signed by the person who made service, containing:

(a) The name of the person served;

(b) The date on which the person was served;

(d) A statement that the affiant is 18 years old or older and not a party to the proceeding.

E. Objections to Subpoenas. A person may object to a subpoena by filing with the Office a motion to quash or for other relief.

F. Enforcement of Subpoenas. If a person fails to comply with a properly served subpoena, at the request of an ALJ the Office may apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order to show cause why the person should not be committed to jail for refusal to comply.

Cross References

14.03.01.10D(3)

14.03.04.16G(5)

14.30.08.11A(2)

14.35.11.07B

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.15 Intervention.

A. Upon motion filed not later than 15 days before the earlier of the prehearing conference or the hearing date, a person may be permitted to intervene in an action when the person:

(1) Has an unconditional right to intervene as a matter of law; or

(2) Claims an interest relating to the subject matter of the hearing that is:

(a) Adversely affected; and

(b) Not adequately represented by existing parties.

B. The motion shall state the grounds for the motion, accompanied by a statement setting forth the claim or defense for which intervention is sought.

C. Order of Intervention.

(1) The ALJ shall consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights of the original parties.

(2) As soon as practicable, the ALJ shall issue an order denying or allowing intervention.

(3) In an order allowing intervention, the ALJ may place conditions upon the intervenor’s participation in the proceedings.

D. Appeal.

(1) If the ALJ is not the final decision maker, the denial of a motion to intervene may be appealed to the final decision maker in accordance with the agency’s regulations.

(2) When the ALJ is the final decision maker, a party or other affected person may seek judicial review of the denial of a motion to intervene in accordance with law.

(3) In the discretion of the ALJ, a request for further review of the denial of a motion to intervene may stay the proceedings.

Cross References

14.03.01.11G(5)

14.03.01.11G(6)

14.03.04.16H(7)

14.03.04.16H(8)

14.03.05.14H(6)

14.03.05.14H(7)

22.03.04.02B(8)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.16 Postponements.

A. Except as provided in §E of this regulation, a request for postponement shall be made in writing not fewer than 5 days before the scheduled hearing.

B. A postponement request shall be served on all parties and may be filed by:

(1) United States mail;

(2) Personal or courier delivery;

(3) Facsimile to (410) 229-4266; or

(4) Email to [email protected].

C. A request for postponement shall be granted only if the party requesting the postponement establishes good cause for the postponement.

D. Documentation of the reasons for the postponement shall be required from the party making the request.

E. Emergency Request for Postponement.

(1) For purposes of this section, “emergency” means a sudden, unforeseen occurrence requiring immediate attention which arises within 5 days of the hearing.

(2) In an emergency, a request for postponement may be made by telephone to the Office and promptly supported by documentation of the reason for the request.

F. When practicable, all parties to a proceeding shall be contacted before a ruling on a postponement request is made.

Cross References

14.03.01.11D(2)

14.03.05.14D(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.17 Prehearing Conferences.

A. When appropriate, the ALJ may hold a prehearing conference to resolve matters preliminary to the hearing.

B. The ALJ may require the parties to submit information before the prehearing conference.

C. A prehearing conference may be convened to address the following matters:

(1) Issuance of subpoenas;

(2) Factual and legal issues;

(3) Stipulations;

(4) Requests for official notice;

(5) Identification and exchange of documentary evidence;

(6) Admissibility of evidence;

(7) Identification and qualification of witnesses;

(8) Motions;

(9) Discovery disputes;

(10) Order of presentation and burden of proof;

(11) Scheduling;

(12) Alternative dispute resolution; and

(13) Any other matters that will promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing.

D. Conduct.

(1) Except as otherwise indicated in this chapter, at the discretion of the ALJ, all or part of a prehearing conference may be recorded.

(2) Prehearing conferences may be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

E. Prehearing Orders. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or required by law:

(1) When a prehearing conference has been held, a prehearing order shall be issued by the ALJ.

(2) The prehearing order shall set forth the actions taken or to be taken regarding any matter addressed at the prehearing conference.

(3) If a prehearing conference is not held, the ALJ may issue a prehearing order to regulate the conduct of the proceedings.

(4) The prehearing order shall be a part of the case record.

Cross References

02.01.02.13B

14.03.01.11G(3)

14.03.04.16H(5)

14.03.05.14H(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.18 Alternative Dispute Resolution.

A. For purposes of this regulation, “alternative dispute resolution” means the process of resolving issues through a settlement conference, neutral case evaluation, neutral fact finding, mediation, other non-adjudicative method, or combination of those methods.

B. If all parties agree, and unless otherwise prohibited by law, an alternative dispute resolution proceeding may be scheduled by the Office.

C. An individual who presides at an alternative dispute resolution proceeding shall not preside over or take part in the prehearing conference, hearing on the merits, or other stage of the proceedings in that matter or any other matter arising from the same facts.

D. Confidentiality of Alternative Dispute Resolution Proceedings.

(1) Alternative dispute resolution proceedings are confidential and are closed to the public.

(2) Discussions in an alternative dispute resolution proceeding may not be made a part of the case record in any subsequent proceeding.

(3) Alternative dispute resolution proceedings, in whole or in part, may not be recorded electronically, captured through a screen shot, or preserved in any other manner.

(4) Parties participating in a remote alternative dispute resolution proceeding shall consent to an Agreement to Mediate Remotely, allow the mediator to sign the Agreement to Mediate Remotely on their behalf, and agree to participate from a private space that ensures the confidentiality of the alternative dispute resolution proceeding.

(5) An ALJ or other individual who conducts an alternative dispute resolution proceeding may not be called to testify, participate in discovery, or otherwise provide information in a subsequent proceeding related to the alternative dispute resolution proceeding or any other matter arising from the same facts as that proceeding.

Cross References

13A.01.07.06C(4)

14.03.01.11G(4)

14.03.04.16H(6)

14.03.05.14H(5)

14.17.03.03M(4)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.19 Proceedings Open to the Public; Recording Devices.

A. Unless prohibited by law, all proceedings before the Office are open to the public.

B. Unless otherwise provided by law, documents, notices, and records in the possession of the Office as a result of a contested case proceeding may be inspected and copied as provided in General Provisions Article, §4-101 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and in COMAR 28.01.04.

C. The ALJ may:

(1) Remove individuals whose conduct impedes the orderly progress of the remote or in-person hearing; and

(2) Restrict attendance because of physical or technical limitations of the remote or in-person hearing room.

D. Recording Devices. Unless expressly authorized by the presiding ALJ, the use of audio, video, or photographic recording devices by parties, their representatives, witnesses, or other persons in an Office proceeding is prohibited.

Cross References

14.03.01.11G(8)

14.03.04.16H(10)

14.03.05.14H(9)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.20 Conduct of Hearings; Remote Proceedings, Waivers.

A. In General.

(1) On a genuine issue in a contested case, each party is entitled to call witnesses, offer evidence, cross-examine any witness who testifies, and make opening and closing statements.

(2) A hearing shall be called to order by the ALJ. The ALJ shall explain briefly the purpose of the hearing and state the order of presentation of the evidence. The ALJ may allow the parties to present preliminary matters.

(3) Witnesses shall be sworn or put under affirmation to tell the truth.

B. Remote Proceedings.

(1) Subject to §B(2) of this regulation, and at the request of a party or on the ALJ’s initiative, all or part of a proceeding may be conducted by:

(a) Telephone or other audio means, if all parties have an opportunity to participate in the entire proceeding;

(b) Video or other audio-visual means, if all parties have an opportunity to participate in the entire proceeding; or

(c) A combination of in-person, telephone or other audio means, and video or other audio-visual means, if all parties have an opportunity to fully participate in the entire proceeding.

(2) Exceptions.

(a) If a party establishes good cause not to conduct an audio proceeding, the proceeding shall be held by audio-visual means or in person.

(b) Except for proceedings involving the Inmate Grievance Office, if a party establishes good cause not to conduct an audio-visual proceeding, the proceeding shall be held in person.

(c) Good cause for an in-person proceeding may include, but is not limited to, a party needing an interpreter or other accommodation that cannot be provided remotely, or a party being unable to access the internet or a device suitable for remote conferencing.

(3) Rights. All substantive and procedural rights apply to remote proceedings, subject only to the limitations of the physical and technological arrangements.

(4) Evidence. Except for proceedings involving the Inmate Grievance Office, if the Office grants a request or issues a notice for a remote proceeding, at least 10 days before the proceeding, or as ordered by the ALJ, a party shall disclose all documentary, photographic, and other evidence the party plans to offer at the proceeding by:

(a) Delivering one set of copies to the Office;

(b) Serving one set of copies on the other party or parties; and

(5) When a party electronically files a video or audio file, the party shall also submit the file to the Office on electronic storage media.

C. Waivers.

(1) Waiver of Right to Appear.

(a) Unless otherwise precluded by law, a party or a party’s representative may waive the party’s right to appear at an Office proceeding by:

(i) Entering an oral waiver into the record; or

(ii) Filing a written waiver with the Office and serving a copy on all other parties.

(b) When a party has properly waived the right to appear, the failure of a party to appear personally or by representative shall not result in a finding of default. The proceeding shall be held and the matter decided in the party’s absence.

(c) A waiver of the right to appear may be withdrawn by filing a withdrawal with the Office and serving a copy on all other parties not later than 5 days before the scheduled proceeding.

(2) Waiver of Right to a Hearing.

(a) Unless otherwise precluded by law, a hearing before an ALJ is not necessary if all parties:

(i) Agree to the admission of the evidence; and

(ii) Waive their rights to a hearing.

(b) A waiver of the right to a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the Office.

Cross References

02.01.02.14B

09.03.12.09E(1)

14.03.01.11G(7)

14.03.04.16H(9)

14.03.05.14H(8)

28.02.01.11B(11)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.21 Evidence; Burden of Proof.

A. Evidence shall be admitted in accordance with State Government Article, §10-213, Annotated Code of Maryland, and other pertinent law.

B. The ALJ may admit evidence that reasonable and prudent individuals commonly accept in the conduct of their affairs, and give probative effect to that evidence.

C. Evidence may not be excluded solely on the basis that it is hearsay.

D. Expert Testimony. Expert testimony may be admitted, in the form of an opinion or otherwise, if the ALJ determines that the testimony will assist the ALJ to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue.

(1) In making that determination, the ALJ shall determine whether:

(a) The individual’s knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education is sufficient to qualify them as an expert;

(b) Expert testimony on the particular subject is appropriate; and

(2) In the discretion of the ALJ:

(a) Expert testimony may be offered through the video deposition of an expert witness taken with the consent of all parties; and

(b) The deposition may be used for any purpose even though the witness is available to testify.

E. Exclusion of Witnesses.

(1) On request by a party, or on an ALJ’s own initiative, an ALJ may exclude witnesses other than parties from the hearing room, except when testifying.

(2) A party, representative, witness, or spectator may not disclose to a witness excluded under this section the nature, substance, or purpose of testimony, exhibits, or other evidence introduced during that witness's absence.

(3) A party that is not an individual may designate an employee or officer as its representative to remain in the hearing room, even though the employee or officer may be a witness.

(4) An expert witness who is to render an opinion based on testimony given at the hearing may remain during the testimony.

(5) An ALJ may exclude the testimony of a witness who receives information in violation of §E of this regulation, or take other appropriate action.

F. Prefiled Direct Testimony

(1) At the request of a party or on the ALJ’s initiative, direct testimony may be received in writing in either question and answer or narrative format.

(2) The testimony shall be under oath or affirmation and be filed and served on all other parties as ordered by the ALJ or, in the absence of an order, not later than 10 days before the hearings.

(3) Any party who submits prefiled testimony shall ensure that the witness is available, either remotely or in-person, for cross-examination at the hearing.

(4) The filing of prefiled direct testimony does not preclude any party from presenting rebuttal testimony.

G. Official Notice.

(1) At the request of a party or on the ALJ’s own motion, an ALJ may take official notice of a fact that is:

(a) Judicially noticeable; or

(b) General, technical, or scientific and within the specialized knowledge of the agency.

(2) Before taking official notice of a fact, the ALJ shall:

(a) Notify each party before or during the hearing; and

(b) Give each party an opportunity to contest the fact.

H. Stipulations.

(1) The parties may, in accordance with law, agree to any substantive or procedural matter.

(2) A stipulation may be filed in writing or entered on the record at the hearing.

(3) The ALJ may require additional development of stipulated matters.

I. Affidavits. An ALJ may admit an affidavit as evidence.

J. Dangerous or Toxic Evidence. No dangerous or toxic item, as defined in COMAR 28.01.02.01, may be offered into evidence at a hearing unless:

(1) At least 10 days prior to the hearing, the party seeking to offer it files a motion for leave to offer the evidence; and

(2) The motion is granted in advance of the hearing.

K. Proof. Unless otherwise provided by law:

(1) The standard of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence;

(2) A party asserting:

(a) A claim, right, or entitlement bears the burden of proof regarding the claim, right, or entitlement; and

(b) An affirmative defense bears the burden of proof regarding the defense; and

(3) The proponent of a motion bears the burden of proof regarding the motion.

Cross References

14.03.01.11G(9)

14.03.04.16H(11)

14.03.05.14H(10)

14.30.08.18G

28.02.01.13C(2)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.22 The Record.

A. The Office shall prepare an official case record of each hearing.

B. The record shall include:

(1) All pleadings, motions, responses, correspondence, memoranda, including proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and requests filed by the parties;

(2) All hearing notices;

(3) All documentary and other tangible evidence received or considered;

(4) A statement of each fact officially noticed;

(5) All stipulations;

(6) All offers of proof and objections;

(7) All rulings, orders, and decisions, proposed or final;

(8) Matters placed on the record in connection with ex parte communication;

(9) The recording of the hearing, and any prehearing proceeding, and any transcript of the recording prepared by a court reporting service; and

(10) Any other item required by law.

C. All exhibits marked for identification, whether or not offered in evidence and, if offered, whether or not admitted, shall be retained for purposes of judicial review.

Cross References

09.01.03.08C

10.01.03.04A

10.09.36.01B(2)(b)

13A.07.06.11F(2)

14.03.01.11H(1)(b)

14.03.04.17B(1)(b)

14.03.05.15A(1)(b)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.23 Failure to Attend or Participate in a Hearing, Conference, or Other Proceeding; Default.

A. If, after receiving proper notice as provided in Regulation .05C of this chapter, a party fails to attend or participate, either personally or through a representative, in a prehearing conference, hearing, or other stage of a proceeding, the ALJ may proceed in that party’s absence or may, in accordance with the hearing authority delegated by the agency, issue a final or proposed default order against the defaulting party.

B. If after receiving proper notice as provided in Regulation .05C of this chapter, a party fails to attend or participate, either personally or through a representative, in a prehearing conference hearing, or other stage of proceeding, the ALJ may issue a default order against the party that bears the burden of proof.

C. Final Default Orders.

(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, a party may move to vacate a final order of default within 30 days after the date of the order. The motion shall state the reasons for the failure to attend or participate in the proceeding.

(2) If an ALJ finds that there is good cause for a party’s failure to attend or participate in the proceeding, the ALJ shall vacate the order and set the case in for further proceedings as appropriate.

(3) If a motion is not filed under §C(1) of this regulation, or is filed and denied, the final default order is effective.

D. Proposed Default Orders. A proposed default order is reviewable in accordance with the delegating agency's regulations governing review of proposed decisions.

Cross References

02.01.02.17B

09.03.12.09E(2)

13A.09.09.12E(2)

13A.09.10.05D(2)

13A.12.06.05A

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.24 Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution.

A. Unless otherwise required by law, a case pending before the Office may not be placed on inactive status.

B. At the expiration of 6 months from the last docket entry, and on the request of a party or on an ALJ’s own initiative, a case is subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution.

C. If dismissal is initiated, the Office shall send notice to all parties that a final or proposed dismissal for lack of prosecution will be entered after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notice unless a motion is filed under §D of this regulation.

D. On motion filed within 30 days after the date of the notice under §C of this regulation, and for good cause shown, an ALJ may defer issuance of a final or proposed order of dismissal for the period and on the terms the ALJ considers proper.

E. Issuance of Order.

(1) If a timely motion is not filed under §D of this regulation, or if a motion is filed and denied, the ALJ shall issue an order or proposed order of dismissal within 30 days after the time for filing the motion has expired.

(2) If a motion is filed and good cause is shown for deferral of the dismissal, the ALJ shall issue an order deferring dismissal and specifying the period and the terms of the deferral.

Cross References

14.03.01.11A(4)(a)

14.03.04.16A(4)(a)

14.03.05.14A(6)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.25 Final or Proposed Decisions; Other Dispositions.

A. An ALJ shall issue a final decision or proposed decision in accordance with the pertinent law and any relevant delegation.

B. Unless otherwise provided by law, an ALJ may dispose of a contested case by:

(1) Decision on the merits;

(2) Stipulation;

(3) Settlement;

(4) Consent order;

(5) Default;

(6) Withdrawal;

(7) Summary disposition; or

(8) Dismissal.

C. Proposed Decisions. Except as otherwise provided by law or agency delegation, if an ALJ is not the final decision maker:

(1) The ALJ shall submit a proposed decision to the final decision maker with a copy to each party; and

(2) An adversely affected party may file exceptions to the proposed decision with the final decision maker in accordance with State Government Article, §§10-216 and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the final decision maker’s regulations.

D. Final Decisions. Except as otherwise provided by law, when an ALJ is the final decision maker, the ALJ’s decision is the final agency decision for purposes of judicial review.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.26 Cases Remanded to the Office.

A. A case remanded to the Office by a court or agency for further proceedings is considered filed with the Office when both the court’s or agency’s order and the record are received by the Office.

B. Unless the remand order specifies otherwise, the Office shall promptly schedule further proceedings as necessary and issue a decision in accordance with State Government Article, §10-205(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.02.01.27 Revision.

A. Final Decisions.

(1) A final decision may be revised only by the ALJ who rendered the decision.

(2) Except as set forth in §A(3) of this regulation:

(a) On a motion filed by a party, the ALJ may exercise revisory power and control over a final decision in the event of fraud, mistake, or irregularity; and

(b) Clerical mistakes in final decisions, orders, or other parts of the record may be corrected by the ALJ on the ALJ’s own initiative, or on a motion filed by a party.

(3) Judicial Review.

(a) The ALJ may revise a final decision under §A(2) of this regulation:

(i) At any time before the decision is docketed for judicial review; or

(ii) After a decision is docketed for judicial review, only with leave of the circuit or appellate court before which the action is pending.

(b) A request for revision does not automatically stay the action or toll the time for filing a request for judicial review.

B. Proposed Decisions. Proposed decisions may not be revised.

Cross References

02.01.02.23E

History

Administrative History: Effective date: March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 475)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .08B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .09 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B, C, D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .16D amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 1, 1996 (22:26 Md. R. 2033)
Administrative History: Regulation .17B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405); June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .17C amended effective June 16, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 866)
Administrative History: Regulation .18A, F amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .20B amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .22A, B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .22C amended effective May 6, 1996 (23:9 Md. R. 672)
Administrative History: Regulation .23B amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: Regulation .24A amended effective March 14, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 405)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—24 repealed and new Regulations .01—.28 adopted effective January 8, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2360)
Administrative History: ——————
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.28 repealed and new Regulations .01—.27 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)
Administrative History: Regulation .01A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E adopted effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03E amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .04 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .06C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .09A, C amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .10B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .11 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .11B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .12 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .13C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .14 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .14B, C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .15C, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16 amended effective January 24, 2022 (49:2 Md. R. 79)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, D amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .16A, B amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .17 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .18D amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .19 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .19C amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .20 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168); February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .21 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .21F amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23 amended effective February 8, 2021 (48:3 Md. R. R. 94)
Administrative History: Regulation .23A, B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .24 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .25 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .26A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .27 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604, 9-1607, 10-205, 10-206, 10-210, 10-211, 10-212.1, 10-216, 10-217, and 10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland

28.03.01 Fee Assessment and Payment; Waivers

COMAR 28.03.01.01 Scope.

A. These regulations outline procedures for the payment of fees for certain hearings conducted by the Office.

B. These regulations do not apply to:

(1) State government offices, agencies, or other units of State government;

(2) County or municipal governments;

(3) Individual parties in hearings conducted under State Personnel and Pensions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(4) Individual parties in hearings regarding claims for assistance or reimbursement of assistance involving:

(a) Developmental disabilities pursuant to Health-General Article, Title 7, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(b) Mental health pursuant to Health-General Article, Title 10, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(d) Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children pursuant to Health-General Article, §18-108, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(e) Public assistance pursuant to Human Services Article, Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(f) Community services pursuant to Human Services Article, Title 6, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(g) A request for order of eligibility or a petition for supplemental compensation pursuant to State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Cross References

28.03.01.06A(1)

28.03.01.06B(1)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Agency action” means the action, proposed action, or inaction of any unit of government that gives rise to:

(a) A contested case hearing conducted by the Office under State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Any other Office proceeding.

(2) “ALJ” means an individual:

(a) Appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Favorable Decision.

(a) “Favorable decision” means, except as provided in §B(3)(b) of this regulation, an ALJ’s order or proposed order that:

(i) Dismisses or denies an agency enforcement action;

(ii) Takes no action under the Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iii) Denies an insurer’s proposed cancellation, nonrenewal, or reduction of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage for the person that requested the hearing under the Insurance Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(iv) Upholds the proposed action of an insurer that requested a hearing under the Insurance Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(v) Determines an arrearage was improperly certified under Family Law Article, §10-113 or 10-113.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(vi) Denies the proposed report of an arrearage under Family Law Article, §10-108.1, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(vii) Rules out an individual as a suspected child abuser or suspected child neglector under Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Favorable decision” does not mean an order or proposed order of an ALJ that:

(i) Modifies a motor vehicle suspension or revocation order; or

(ii) Is based on another party’s failure to appear at an Office proceeding.

(4) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with COMAR 28.02.01.04D.

(5) “Filing fee” means a payment required to accompany a request for a hearing under this chapter.

(6) “Indigence” means that an individual’s family household income is less than 50 percent of the median family income for the State as reported in the Federal Register.

(7) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(8) “Office proceeding” means any type or stage of legal process scheduled by the Office.

(9) “Person” means an individual, representative, corporation, or other entity, including any public or nonprofit corporation, or any agency or instrumentality of federal, State, or local government.

(10) “Subpoena processing fee” means a payment required to accompany a request for a subpoena under this chapter.

(11) “Working day” means a day on which the Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.03 Payment of Filing Fees.

A. Except as provided in Regulations .01B and .06 of this chapter, a request for a hearing shall be accompanied by payment of:

(1) A $150 filing fee for a hearing related to violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(2) A $50 filing fee for other types of hearings for which a filing fee is required.

B. Payment of the Filing Fee.

(1) Payment of the filing fee may be by:

(a) Certified check;

(b) Cashier's check;

(d) Personal check.

(2) The Office may not accept cash as payment of a filing fee.

C. The Office shall schedule a hearing only upon receipt of a valid hearing request.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.04 Payment of Subpoena Processing Fees.

A. Except as provided in Regulations .01B and .06 of this chapter, requests for subpoenas shall be accompanied by payment of a $5 processing fee for each subpoena requested.

B. Payment of Subpoena Fee.

(1) Payment of the subpoena fee may be by:

(a) Certified check;

(b) Cashier's check;

(d) Personal check.

(2) The Office may not accept cash as payment of a subpoena fee.

C. If a subpoena is not issued by the Office, the fee shall be returned.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.05 Assessment of Penalties for Insufficient Checks.

A. A personal check that is returned for insufficient funds shall be turned over to the Central Collection Unit of the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning for collection.

B. An additional fee of $25 shall be assessed on all checks returned for insufficient funds.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.06 Waiver of Fees.

A. Eligibility Criteria. The Office shall waive filing and subpoena processing fees for a person that, when the request is filed:

(1) Is exempt from filing and subpoena processing fees under Regulation .01B of this chapter;

(2) Is represented by counsel retained through any legal services program which receives State funding or funding through the Maryland Legal Services Corporation; or

(3) Applies for and is granted a waiver based on indigence under §B of this regulation.

B. Requests for Fee Waivers Based on Indigence.

(1) Indigent persons may apply for a fee waiver by including with their request for a hearing or request for a subpoena:

(a) Documentation that they are receiving assistance listed in Regulation .01B(4) of this chapter; or

(b) An appropriate affidavit of indigence with supporting documentation.

(2) An Affidavit of Indigence form, and instructions for completing it, are available:

(a) On the Office of Administrative Hearings website; and

(b) By mail upon request.

(3) If a request for a fee waiver is received without an affidavit demonstrating indigence:

(a) Within 5 calendar days after receipt of the request, the Office shall mail the requesting person an Affidavit of Indigence form with instructions; and

(b) Within 14 calendar days after the form was mailed, the requesting person shall file the completed form and any supporting documentation.

(4) If it determines that the person is indigent, the Office shall grant the requested fee waiver or waivers.

C. The Office may modify or waive any time periods established by this chapter for good cause.

Cross References

11.11.03.03H

28.01.04.15G(1)(b)(ii)

28.03.01.07A

28.03.01.07B

28.03.01.08A(2)(a)

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.07 Failure to Pay Required Fees.

A. Unless a waiver is granted under Regulation .06 of this chapter, failure to pay a required filing fee may result in the dismissal of a person’s request for a hearing.

B. Unless a waiver is granted under Regulation .06 of this chapter, failure to pay a required subpoena processing fee may result in a subpoena not being issued.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.03.01.08 Refunds of Fees.

A. Refunds.

(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, the Office shall refund a filing or subpoena processing fee if the person that paid the fee receives a favorable decision.

(2) The Office shall not refund:

(a) Fees that were waived under Regulation .06 of this chapter; or

(b) Processing fees for subpoenas that were issued.

B. The Office shall process and mail a refund within 30 days after:

(1) The person that paid the fee receives a favorable decision;

(2) The presiding ALJ certifies the favorable decision; and

(3) The person that paid the fee provides a correct mailing address and other information required by the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1897)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666);
Administrative History: emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulation .01B amended effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective October 1, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1566); amended permanently effective April 1, 1994 (21:5 Md. R. 406)
Administrative History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2001 (27:26 Md. R. 2361); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .03A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506); January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .04A amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .05 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .06A amended effective December 10, 2015 (42:24 Md. R. 1506)
Administrative History: Regulation .06B amended effective August 24, 2020 (47:17 Md. R. 797)
Administrative History: Regulation .07 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Administrative History: Regulation .08 amended effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501; State Government Article, §§9-1604, 10-206, and 10-215; Annotated Code of Maryland

28.04.01 Referrals

COMAR 28.04.01.01 Purpose.

This chapter sets out the procedures for the supervision of a health occupation board or commission that is composed, in whole or in part, of individuals participating in the occupation or profession regulated by the board or commission. The supervision outlined in these procedures is intended to prevent unreasonable anticompetitive actions by the boards or commissions and to determine whether the actions of the boards or commissions further a clearly articulated State policy to displace competition in the regulated market.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.02 Scope.

A. Applicability. This chapter applies to any referrals made by a health occupations board or health occupations commission in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. This chapter shall be construed to ensure the fair and expeditious review of each referral.

C. The review conducted pursuant to this chapter is not subject to the contested case hearing provisions of State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.03 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Administrative law judge” means an individual:

(a) Appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Board” means a health occupations board established and defined by Health Occupations Article, §1-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Chief Judge” means the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Office.

(4) “Commission” means a health occupations commission established by Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Decision” means a document issued by an administrative law judge in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) “Expedited review” means that a decision will be issued as soon as practical upon receipt of a complete record.

(7) “Filed” means when a document is received at the Office.

(8) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(9) “Record” means all documents or other materials relied upon by a board or commission to reach a decision or initiate an action that is the subject of a referral and any materials produced pursuant to an order to supplement a record.

(10) “Referral” means an action of a board or commission transmitted for review by the Office in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.04 Referral of Decision or Action for Review.

A. A board or commission shall refer a decision or action to the Office as required by Health Occupations Article, §1-203, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter.

B. Boards and commissions may not refer decisions or actions that consist of the following:

(1) Ministerial acts;

(2) The internal operations of a board or commission;

(3) Investigations;

(4) Disciplinary charges that have not led to proposed disciplinary action; and

(5) As it relates to an individual regulated by a board or commission:

(a) Consent orders; and

(b) Letters of surrender.

C. A board or commission may initiate a referral to the Office by transmitting a form substantially similar to that in Appendix A of this chapter.

D. A board or commission may request expedited review by the Office by including the phrase “EXPEDITED REVIEW REQUESTED” on the transmittal form.

E. A request for expedited review by the Office shall be granted if:

(1) The board or commission establishes that immediate action is necessary to protect public health and safety;

(2) The decision or action involves a cease and desist order; or

(3) The decision or action of the board or commission involves the summary suspension of a license.

F. The board or commission may withdraw the referral to the Office at any time before the decision is issued.

G. Computation of time is governed by COMAR 28.02.01.04C.

FORM AT END OF CHAPTER

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.05 Record.

A. A board or commission shall transmit to the Office the materials necessary for a complete and substantive review of the decision or action that is the subject of the referral.

B. The record shall include a:

(1) Summary of the rationale of the board or commission for the decision or action that is the subject of the referral;

(2) Citation to the relevant statutes or other legal authority supporting the decision or action;

(3) Summary of the facts supporting the decision or action;

(4) Statement of the basis for the referral; and

(5) Description of the clearly articulated State policy to displace competition in the regulated market relied upon by the board or commission in making the decision or taking the action.

C. The record shall include all materials reviewed by the board or commission related to the decision or action that is the subject of the referral and an index.

D. The board or commission shall indicate if any of the materials are confidential or privileged.

E. The Office shall initiate review of the decision or action when the referral and record are filed.

F. Within 30 days of the filing of the referral and record, an administrative law judge shall determine whether the record transmitted is sufficient for review of the decision or action.

G. Supplementing the Record.

(1) Upon determining that the record is insufficient for review of the decision or action, the Administrative Law Judge shall issue an order, requiring the board or commission to supplement the record.

(2) An order to supplement the record shall set forth a timeline for transmittal of additional materials and for filing an objection to the order.

(3) Upon receipt of the order to supplement the record, the board or commission shall:

(a) Submit the additional materials to the Office in accordance with the timeline set forth in the order:

(b) File an objection to the order with the Office in accordance with the timeline set forth in the order; or

(c) Rescind the referral to the Office in writing on a document that includes the statement that the board or commission may not implement the decision or take the action that had been referred to the Office.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.06 Qualifications and Training for Administrative Law Judges.

A. The Office, with the assistance of the Antitrust Division of the Office of the Attorney General and other antitrust experts, shall provide training for all administrative law judges in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Office may not assign an administrative law judge to conduct the review required under this chapter until the administrative law judge has completed the training.

C. An administrative law judge assigned to conduct the review required under this chapter shall possess knowledge of the provisions of:

(1) 15 U.S.C. §1, et seq.;

(2) Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(4) This chapter; and

(5) The legal interpretations of these provisions by federal and State courts.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.07 Management of Conflicts with Contested Case Hearings.

A. The review required under this chapter is independent of the Office’s contested case hearing process.

B. The administrative law judge assigned to conduct the review required under this chapter, may not be:

(1) The administrative law judge who participates in a contested case hearing involving the same facts as the decision or action that is the subject of the referral; or

(2) Appointed by, under the oversight of, or a member of a board or commission whose decision or action is the subject of review.

C. The Office shall assign a separate case number and case code in its case management system to create an information barrier between a referral submitted under this chapter and a contested case hearing involving a decision or action of the board or commission.

D. The Office shall create an information barrier between the administrative law judge who reviews the referral submitted under this chapter and the administrative law judge who conducts a contested case hearing involving a decision or action of the board or commission that includes all records, decisions, discussions, and reviews.

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.04.01.08 Standards and Guidelines for Review.

A. A board or commission may not issue a final decision or take an action on a matter referred under this chapter until the Office has completed the review required by Health Occupations Article, §1-203, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Office shall conduct a de novo review of the record and issue a written decision on the decision or action that is the subject of the referral within 30 days of the filing of the record or the filing of any required supplemental materials as required by an order of the administrative law judge, whichever is later.

C. The written decision shall contain:

(1) A summary of the materials considered;

(2) A summary of the facts relevant to the decision;

(3) A review of the substance of the decision or action;

(4) An analysis of whether the decision or action is unreasonably anticompetitive;

(5) An analysis of whether the decision or action furthers a clearly articulated State policy; and

(6) An order approving, modifying or disapproving the decision or action.

D. Implementation of the final decision or action of the board or commission shall comply with the written decision of the Office.

Attachments

28.04.01.04-appendix-A

History

Administrative History: Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §1-203(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

28.05.01 Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined

COMAR 28.05.01.01 Purpose.

This chapter supplements the procedures for adjudicating a request for order of eligibility for compensation and a petition for supplemental compensation as required by law.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.02 Scope.

A. Applicability. This chapter applies to a request for an order of eligibility for compensation and a petition for supplemental compensation made in accordance with State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. This chapter shall be construed to ensure the fair and expeditious review of each request or petition.

C. The adjudication of a request for order of eligibility for compensation or a petition for supplemental compensation is a contested case proceeding subject to State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Rules of Procedure found in COMAR 28.02.01.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.03 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “ALJ” means an individual:

(a) Appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(b) Designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) “Application” means a written application for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3) or (d)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) “Chief Judge” means the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Office.

(4) “Claimant” means an individual who files a request for an order of eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with Regulation 28.02.01.04D.

(6) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.

(7) “Other benefits” means those services provided by a State service provider identified in State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) “Petition for supplemental compensation” means a request for an order of supplemental compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(9) “Petitioner” means an individual who files a petition for supplemental compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(10) “Request” means a request for order of eligibility for compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.04 Filing and Service of a Request for Order of Eligibility.

A. A claimant requesting an order of eligibility shall file the request with the Office as required by State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(b)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 28.02.01.04D, and this chapter.

B. The request shall be captioned “In the Matter of the Wrongful Conviction of (Claimant(s)) v. Board of Public Works.”

C. The request shall include:

(1) The name of the county where the alleged erroneous judgment of conviction for a felony was entered;

(2) The name of the current State’s Attorney in the county where the alleged erroneous judgment of conviction for a felony was entered;

(3) The conviction date; and

(4) The duration of the alleged erroneous confinement.

D. A claimant may initiate a request for order of eligibility by filing a form substantially similar to that in Appendix A of this chapter.

E. A request for order of eligibility shall be served on:

(1) The current State’s Attorney in the county where the alleged erroneous judgment of conviction for the felony was entered; and

(2) The Office of the Attorney General.

FORM AT END OF CHAPTER

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.05 Filing and Service of a Petition for Order of Supplemental Compensation.

A. A petitioner requesting an order of supplemental compensation shall file the petition with the Office as required by State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 28.02.01.04D, and this chapter.

B. The petition shall be captioned: “In the Matter of the Wrongful Conviction of (Claimant(s)) v. Board of Public Works.”

C. The petition shall include:

(1) The date or dates on which the previous compensation was awarded;

(2) The amount of the previous compensation;

(3) The conviction date; and

(4) The duration of the alleged erroneous confinement.

D. A petitioner may initiate a request for order of supplemental compensation by filing a form substantially similar to that in Appendix B of this chapter.

E. A petition for order of supplemental compensation shall be served on:

(1) The current State’s Attorney in the county where the alleged erroneous judgment of conviction for the felony was entered; and

(2) The Office of the Attorney General.

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History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.06 Prehearing Conference.

A. Upon receipt of a request or a petition, the Office will schedule a prehearing conference.

B. The Office will send to all parties:

(1) Notice of the prehearing conference;

(2) Instructions for the prehearing conference; and

(3) An identification of benefits form substantially similar to that in Appendix C of this chapter.

C. The prehearing conference may address any issue set out in COMAR 28.01.02.17C and shall address the following matters:

(1) Scope of any evidentiary hearing, including the application of a clear and convincing burden of proof;

(2) Stipulations;

(3) Subpoenas duces tecum for records;

(4) Participation of each party in each stage of the proceedings;

(5) Motions;

(6) For a request, identification of the asserted factual basis for eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(b)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(7) For a petition, identification of the asserted factual basis for eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(8) Identification of any requested benefit and State service provider under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland;

(9) Scheduling of any post-hearing process, as necessary, to determine requested benefits;

(10) Applications for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;

(11) Alternative dispute resolution;

(12) Scheduling; and

(13) Any other matter that will promote the order and prompt resolution of the request or petition.

D. Conduct.

(1) All parties shall participate in the prehearing conference.

(2) The ALJ shall record the prehearing conference.

(3) The ALJ shall issue a prehearing conference order setting forth the actions taken or to be taken regarding the matters addressed at the prehearing conference.

(4) The prehearing order shall be part of the case record.

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History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.07 Application for Reasonable Attorney’s Fees and Expenses.

A. Within 15 days of the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the claimant may file a written request for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3) or (d)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The claimant shall submit supporting documentation, including time records, with the application.

C. The claimant shall serve the application and supporting documentation on all parties to the proceeding.

D. A party may file a response to the application within 15 days after the date the application was filed.

E. If the ALJ determines that the record is insufficient for review of the application, the ALJ may order the claimant or petitioner to supplement the record.

F. The ALJ shall include a ruling on the application in the final order pursuant to State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(d)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. Only one attorney will be compensated unless the participation of more than one attorney is justified for a specific purpose.

H. The ALJ may consider the following factors when awarding attorney’s fees:

(1) The time and labor required;

(2) The novelty and difficulty of the questions;

(3) The skill required to perform the legal service properly;

(4) Whether acceptance of the case precluded other employment by the attorney;

(5) The customary fee for similar legal services;

(6) Any time limitations imposed by the client or the circumstances;

(7) The amount of compensation involved and the results obtained;

(8) The experience, reputation, and ability of the attorneys;

(9) The undesirability of the case;

(10) The nature and length of the professional relationship with the client; and

(11) Awards in similar cases.

I. Guidelines regarding hourly rates are as follows:

(1) Lawyers admitted to the bar for less than or equal to 8 years: $125—$225.

(2) Lawyers admitted to the bar for 9—14 years: $165—$300.

(3) Lawyers admitted to the bar for 15 years or more: $200—$400.

(4) Paralegals and law clerks: $75—$100.

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

COMAR 28.05.01.08 Final Decisions.

A. If an ALJ finds that the claimant or petitioner has proven the elements required under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, the ALJ shall issue a decision finding the individual eligible for compensation and benefits.

B. The ALJ shall include in the decision:

(1) The monetary award;

(2) Reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;

(3) Benefits to be awarded; and

(4) If the ALJ determines that it is in the interests of the claimant or petitioner, a recommendation for an expedited payment schedule.

C. The Office shall deliver the decision to:

(1) Each party or party representative;

(2) The Board of Public Works; and

(3) Any State agency or State service providers ordered to provide benefits.

D. The ALJ’s decision is the final agency decision for the purpose of judicial review.

Attachments

28.05.01.04-appendix-A

28.05.01.05-appendix-B

28.05.01.06-appendix-C

History

Administrative History: Effective date:
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021
Administrative History: Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland