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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 02.01.02.04" title_num="02" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Delegation of Authority.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To Whom Delegated. The Chief of the Consumer Protection Division shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct the hearing; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Delegate the hearing authority to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Office; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>With the prior approval of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, a person not employed by the Office.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Scope of Authority Delegated. Unless the Agency notifies the parties of a different delegation, the authority delegated shall issue proposed findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law, but not recommend proposed relief.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Delegation of Authority to Issue Final Administrative Decision. The Chief of the Consumer Protection Division may delegate the authority to issue the final administrative decision of the Agency.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>