1. (a)

   1. (1) Unless the agreement provides otherwise, the arbitrators shall designate a time and place for hearing and notify the parties, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, not less than five days before the hearing.
   2. (2) Appearance at the hearing waives the notice.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Except as provided in § 3-215(b) of this subtitle, the arbitration hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators.
   2. (2) The arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary.
   3. (3) Upon request of a party and for good cause shown or on their own motion, the arbitrators may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date set by the agreement for the award, unless the parties consent to a later date.
3. (c) The arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy upon the evidence produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear.
4. (d) On petition of a party, the court may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 563; Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006.

Formerly Art. 7, § 5.