- A. When Authorized. When proceedings involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the Secretary, the Secretary may consolidate the proceedings pursuant to a motion or on the Secretary's own initiative.
- B. Special Procedures. If the consolidated proceedings involve different parties or burdens of going forward or persuasion, the Secretary may specify special procedures to assure an expeditious and just proceeding.
Authority: Human Services Article, §9-204; State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2; Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)