# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 04 — Administrative Hearings

#### Regulation .15 Administrative Law Judge's Decision.

*COMAR 07.01.04.15*

A. The administrative law judge shall render a proposed or final decision in accordance with the Secretary's delegation.

B. The decision shall:

  (1) Be based on the record; and

  (2) Contain:

    (a) Separate statements of findings of fact and conclusions of law;

    (b) Citation to pertinent State and federal law;

    (c) An order; and

    (d) A statement of the appellant's rights:

      (i) In the case of a final decision, to seek judicial review, and

      (ii) In the case of a proposed decision, to submit exceptions to the Secretary or seek judicial review.