- A. The introduction of evidence at a hearing shall comport with procedures under State Government Article, §10-213, Annotated Code of Maryland.
- B. When a party is represented by counsel, only counsel may submit evidence, question witnesses, and file objections, exceptions, and motions on behalf of the party.
- C. A party testifying shall be under oath administered by an individual authorized by the presiding officer.
- D. The presiding officer shall require the following oath be used: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm under the penalties of perjury that the responses given and statements made will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?”
- E. The burden of proof shall be on the party bringing the issue before the Commission.
- F. The standard of proof shall be a preponderance of evidence.
G. A party may submit a brief, or the presiding officer may order that a brief be submitted, concerning the issues of fact and law involved in the hearing. The presiding officer shall determine:
- (1) The form, for the brief; and
- (2) Submission deadlines.
Authority: State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: May 15, 1981 (8:10 Md. R. 878)
Chapter revised effective November 22, 2004 (31:23 Md. R. 1654)