1. (a) Whenever the Mediation Service receives a timely exception to a report on a challenged ballot or an objection, the Mediation Service shall determine whether the exception raises a substantial and material issue with respect to the conduct or result of the consent election.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If the Mediation Service determines that an exception raises a substantial and material issue, the Mediation Service may hold a hearing on the exception.
   2. (2) The Mediation Service shall serve notice of the hearing on each party.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 89, § 13.