1. A. Authority of Department. The Department may adopt, amend, or repeal regulations, on a regular or an emergency basis, as prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

2. B. Notice and Opportunity for Comment. The Department shall:

   1. (1) Provide public notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal; and
   2. (2) Afford interested persons an opportunity to submit written data, views, or argument.

3. C. Hearing. The Department may hold a hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal and afford interested persons the opportunity to:

   1. (1) Submit evidence; and
   2. (2) Make oral argument.

Authority: Human Services Article, §9-204; State Government Article, §§10-122 and 10-123;Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)