§ 10–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 10-209 (2026)
Title 10. Governmental Procedures
Subtitle 2. Administrative Procedure Act -- Contested Cases
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(a)
Where a licensing statute provides for service other than by regular mail, notice under this subtitle may be sent by regular mail to the address of record of a person holding a license issued by the agency if:
(1)
the person is required by law to advise the agency of the address; and
(2)
the agency has been unsuccessful in giving notice in the manner otherwise provided by the licensing statute.
(b)
Upon a showing that the person neither knew nor had reasonable opportunity to know of the fact of service, a person served by regular mail under subsection (a) of this section shall be granted a hearing.
(c)
A person holding a license shall be deemed to have had a reasonable opportunity to know of the fact of service if:
(1)
the person is required by law to notify the agency of a change of address within a specified period of time;
(2)
the person failed to notify the agency in accordance with the law;
(3)
the agency or the Office mailed the notice to the address of record; and
(4)
the agency did not have actual notice of the change of address prior to service.