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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 08.01.04.08" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Final Decision.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A final decision in a contested case shall contain:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Findings of fact;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Conclusions of law;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An order; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A statement of the right to seek judicial review.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the Office of Administrative Hearings has issued a proposed decision or order and no exceptions are filed within 15 calendar days after a proposed decision or order is submitted to the parties, the Secretary may proceed to make the final decision.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If a party files exceptions, the Secretary shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Consider each part of the record that the parties cite in their exceptions, replies to exceptions, and oral arguments before making a final decision; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Except as otherwise provided by law or by agreement of the parties, make the final decision within 30 days after the exceptions are filed or the argument is presented, whichever is later.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Department shall mail or deliver the final decision to all parties.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>