1. A. In General. The Secretary shall give all parties reasonable written notice of the hearing.

2. B. Contents. The hearing notice shall state:

   1. (1) The date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

   2. (2) The right to:

      1. (a) Call witnesses;
      2. (b) Offer evidence, including rebuttal evidence;
      3. (c) Cross-examine any witness that another party or the Department calls; and
      4. (d) Present summation and argument;
   3. (3) The right, if applicable, to request subpoenas for witnesses and evidence, and the costs, if any, associated with such a request;
   4. (4) The right to request a copy of the hearing proceedings and the costs, if any, associated with such a request;
   5. (5) Any right or restrictions on representation;
   6. (6) That failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against that party; and
   7. (7) That the parties may agree to the evidence and waive their right to appear at the hearing.

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)