# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 04 — Administrative Hearings

#### Regulation .13 Ex Parte Communication.

*COMAR 07.01.04.13*

A. Prohibited. Except in the presence of all parties, a party or a party's representative may not communicate regarding the merits of any issue in a case with:

  (1) Anyone at OAH, including an administrative law judge; or

  (2) The Secretary or anyone known to be representing the Secretary.

B. Written Communication. A copy of all written communication to and between any party and OAH or the Secretary shall be sent to all parties in the case. Failure to send a copy as required may be grounds for a continuance or dismissal.