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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 02.01.02.18" title_num="02" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Motions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Hearings Before the Chief.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In hearings before the Chief, the provisions of §A(2—(7) of this regulation apply.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A party may move for appropriate relief by submitting a motion either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In writing; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Orally at the hearing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Content of Motions. In the motion, a party shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Set forth the relief or order sought;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>State with particularity the grounds; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Attach as an exhibit to a written motion or, in an oral motion, refer to, any necessary supporting documents.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Prehearing Motions.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Filing. A party shall file any prehearing motions:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>In writing; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Not later than 15 days before the date of the hearing.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Response. A party shall file a written response to a prehearing motion:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Within 15 days of filing of the motion; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>If the hearing is scheduled within 15 days of filing of the motion, not later than the date of the hearing.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Emergency Request for Postponement.</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>For purposes of this section, “emergency” means a sudden, unforeseen occurrence requiring immediate attention that arises within 5 days of the hearing.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In an emergency, a party may request a postponement by telephone.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>When practicable, a party shall contact all parties to a proceeding before a ruling on a postponement request is made.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Post-hearing Motions.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Filing. Post-hearing motions shall be filed in writing.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Response. A response to a post-hearing motion shall be filed:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>In writing; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Within 15 days of filing of the motion.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Effect of Motion on Other Time Limits. The filing or pendency of a motion does not alter or extend any time limit otherwise established by this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Review of Ruling. A ruling on a motion may only be reviewed by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Exception to the proposed decision; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Judicial review under State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>COMAR 28.02.01.12 governs motions in hearings delegated to the Office.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>