1. A. The Chief ALJ may conduct the hearing on an appeal of charges.

2. B. When the Chief ALJ conducts the hearing:

   1. (1) The hearing may be closed to the public; and
   2. (2) The Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision of the Office.

3. C. The final decision shall be in writing and:

   1. (1) Be issued within 90 days of the close of the record;
   2. (2) Be sent by certified mail to the ALJ and the ALJ’s representative, if any; and

   3. (3) Include:

      1. (a) Findings of fact;
      2. (b) Conclusions of law; and
      3. (c) Notice that an aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Maryland Rules governing Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1604 and 10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2009)

Chapter revised effective January 10, 2020 (46:26 Md. R. 1168)