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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".28" citation="COMAR 10.07.21.28" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="21" heading="Hearings.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A request for a hearing shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, with a copy to the Licensing and Certification Administration of the Department, not later than 30 days after receipt of notice of the Secretary's action. The request shall include a copy of the Secretary's action.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A hearing requested under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with State Government Article, §10-210 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 28.02.01 and 10.01.03.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The burden of proof is as set forth in COMAR 10.01.03.28.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, the Office of Administrative Hearings shall issue a proposed decision within the time frames set forth in COMAR 28.02.01.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The aggrieved person may file exceptions as set forth in COMAR 10.01.03.35.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A final decision by the Secretary shall be issued in accordance with COMAR 10.01.03.35.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>