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<section number="13-1137" name="Appearances" law="code" slug="sec-13-1137" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_13HOPRST_DIV15ADHE_SD2GERUPR_S13-1137AP">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In general. Persons are permitted to participate in proceedings before the Administrative Hearing Unit as provided in this section.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Individuals. An individual respondent may appear:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>in person, in his or her own behalf;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Maryland; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>by an person with a valid Power of Attorney that meets the requirements set forth by the Administrative Hearing Unit.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Businesses. A business, non-profit organization, or government agency may appear:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>by an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Maryland; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>to the extent allowed by law, by any officer, employee, or authorized agent.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
