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<section article="gin" article_name="Insurance" number="2-304" title_number="2" title_name="Maryland Insurance Administration" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Consumer Education and Advocacy Program">
  <level label="a">
    <text>To carry out the Program, the Commissioner may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Commissioner may designate a member of the staff of the Program to represent the interests of consumers in any Administration proceeding that is open to the public, including:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>an informational hearing; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>a hearing or review of insurance rates or forms.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
