1. A. In General.

   1. (1) A party may waive the right to appear personally at the hearing.

   2. (2) A waiver may be made:

      1. (a) Orally to the Secretary; or
      2. (b) In writing and filed with the Secretary.

2. B. Withdrawal. A waiver may be withdrawn only by written notice received by the Secretary at least 5 days before the earlier of:

   1. (1) The scheduled hearing; or
   2. (2) The date that applicable law permits for the issuance of the Secretary's decision.
3. C. Not a Default. If a party has filed a waiver under this regulation, the failure of that party to appear personally or by representative may not result in a finding of default.

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)