§ 9–714
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-714 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 7. Claims Procedure, Hearings, and Appeals
§ 9–714LinkCopy Citation
(a)
When the Commission receives a claim, the Commission:
(1)
may investigate the claim; and
(2)
on application of any party to the claim, shall order a hearing.
(b)
(1)
The Commission shall make or deny an award within 30 days:
(i)
after the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim; or
(ii)
if a hearing is held, after the hearing is concluded.
(2)
The decision shall be recorded in the principal office of the Commission, and a copy of the decision shall be sent to each party’s attorney of record or, if the party is unrepresented, to the party:
(i)
by first–class mail; or
(ii)
by electronic means, if the party’s attorney of record consents or, if the party is unrepresented, the party consents.