1. (a) Any complaint, order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed:

   1. (1) In accordance with § 1-204 of this article; or
   2. (2) By publication.
2. (b) If service is made by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, the person who mails the document shall file with the Department verified proof of mailing.

3. (c) Any notice that requires filing of a report, attendance at a hearing, or both shall be served at least 10 days before the earlier of:

   1. (1) The time set for the hearing, if any; or
   2. (2) The time set for the filing of the report, if any.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 563; Acts 2007, c. 366, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.