1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “ALJ” means an individual:

      1. (a) Appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1604, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
      2. (b) Designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge under State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Application” means a written application for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3) or (d)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Chief Judge” means the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Office.
   4. (4) “Claimant” means an individual who files a request for an order of eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   5. (5) “Filed” means that a document is postmarked or received in accordance with Regulation 28.02.01.04D.
   6. (6) “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.
   7. (7) “Other benefits” means those services provided by a State service provider identified in State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   8. (8) “Petition for supplemental compensation” means a request for an order of supplemental compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   9. (9) “Petitioner” means an individual who files a petition for supplemental compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   10. (10) “Request” means a request for order of eligibility for compensation under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.08 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 16, 2021 (48:17 Md. R. 666); emergency provision expired effective December 13, 2021

Regulations .01—.08 adopted effective December 13, 2021 (48:25 Md. R. 1081)