1. A. Before a hearing, the hearing officer may:

   1. (1) Hold a prehearing conference; and
   2. (2) Review or request materials relevant to the proceedings.
2. B. If all parties agree at a prehearing conference, a hearing officer may dispose of an issue by stipulation or settlement stating whether the disposition is with or without prejudice.

3. C. Case Resolution.

   1. (1) The Administration may initiate a case resolution process with parties after administrative charges have been filed or upon the request for a hearing.
   2. (2) Any cases that are not resolved through case resolution shall proceed to a hearing in accordance with this chapter.

Authority: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-202, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.12 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 559); emergency status expired June 30, 2024

Regulations .01—.12 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 7, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 676)

Regulations .01—.12 adopted effective July 22, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 678)

Regulation .01A amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .02B amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .06C amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .07B, C amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .09 amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .10 amended effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)