“Act” means the Maryland Solicitations Act, Business Regulation Article, Title 6, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Day” means calendar day. “Party” means any person requesting a hearing and any person or agency having an interest in the outcome of a hearing. “Petitioner” means any person requesting a regulation change or a declaratory ruling. “Respondent” means any person requesting a hearing from the Secretary of State pursuant to Business Regulation Article, §6-205(g)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, and following receipt of a cease and desist order issued by the Secretary of State or Attorney General as authorized by Business Regulation Article, §6-205(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.