1. A. An obligor may contest the accuracy of the information provided in the earnings withholding notice by requesting an investigation.

2. B. A request for an investigation is effective only if it is:

   1. (1) In writing;
   2. (2) Signed by the obligor;
   3. (3) Accompanied by a copy of the earnings withholding notice;
   4. (4) Sent to the Administration at the address provided in the earnings withholding notice; and
   5. (5) Received by the Administration not later than 30 days after a copy of the earnings withholding notice was mailed to the obligor.
3. C. The only issues that may be contested in an investigation are those in Regulation .10 of this chapter.

4. D. Upon receiving a request for an investigation, the Administration shall:

   1. (1) Conduct and complete an investigation within 15 days of the date of receiving the obligor's request for an investigation;
   2. (2) Upon completion of the investigation, promptly notify the obligor in writing of the result of the investigation; and
   3. (3) Advise the obligor of the right to appeal the Administration's decision to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Authority: Family Law Article, §§10-114, 10-120—10-138, and 12-105, Annotated Code of Maryland
Agency Note: Federal Regulatory Reference—45 CFR §§302-35 and 303.100

Effective date: March 17, 2003 (30:5 Md. R. 366)

Regulation .02B amended effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1611)

Regulation .05B amended effective October 11, 2004 (31:20 Md. R. 1484)

Regulation .11B amended effective October 11, 2004 (31:20 Md. R. 1484)