<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".24" citation="COMAR 07.02.07.24" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="07" heading="Hearings.">
  <text>When a local department makes a finding of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect, the local department shall offer a right to a hearing under Family Law Article, §5-706.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 07.02.26 to an individual whom a local department has found responsible for the child abuse or neglect or, if no maltreator has been identified, to the alleged maltreator.</text>
</regulation>