- A. In order to preserve a right to a hearing on a violation and penalty of this chapter, a person shall submit a written request to the Department for a hearing, if a hearing is desired, within 10 days of receipt of the notice of violation and penalty.
- B. In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary shall provide for a hearing on the violation by referring the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
C. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall:
- (1) Schedule and conduct the hearing on the violation; and
- (2) Render a decision and notify the parties of the decision within 30 days after the hearing.
Authority: Health-General Article, §24-306.1, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: December 25, 2023 (50:25 Md. R. 1088)