Md. Code Regs. 16.02.02.01 - Notice of Right to Hearing

A. Notice Required. The Department shall provide notice of its action whenever, by law or regulation, that action gives rise to the right to request a contested-case hearing.

B. Contents. The notice shall state:

(1) The factual basis for the action;

(2) The statutory or regulatory provision under which the action is taken;

(3) The sanction proposed or potential penalty, if any;

(4) The right to request a hearing on the action;

(5) What a person must do to receive a hearing and the time periods within which the person must act; and

(6) The consequences of a failure to timely request a hearing or to appear for a scheduled hearing, including a statement that unless a hearing is requested the Department action becomes final and binding on all parties.

C. Accompanying Forms. If the Department requires that the request for a hearing be filed on a specific form, a copy of that form shall accompany the notice.

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Md. Code Regs. 16.02.02.01