Md. Code Regs. 07.03.22.10 - Administrative Hearing Process

A. The local agency shall have a grievance procedure and attempt to resolve grievances at the local level.

B. An applicant or proxy has 15 calendar days from the date the local agency mails or gives the applicant the notice of decision or action to file a written request for a fair hearing with the local agency.

C. When the local agency is not able to resolve the applicant's dispute or complaint, the applicant or proxy may request an administrative hearing according to COMAR 07.01.04. Within 2 working days of receipt of a request for an administrative hearing, the local agency shall forward the applicant's request and all pertinent information to the Administration.

B. The local agency shall give written notification of the right to and the procedures for requesting and obtaining a fair hearing to each applicant or recipient whenever the local agency notifies the applicant or recipient of any action which might deny, delay, suspend, reduce, or terminate assistance.

C. The appeal procedures are set forth in COMAR 07.01.04.03H.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.22.10

Regulations .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1391)
Regulations .10 adopted effective December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2199); amended effective 44:10 Md. R. 470, eff. 5/22/2017