# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 12 — Adult Health

### Chapter 03 — Cosmetic Surgical Facilities

#### Regulation .12 Hearings.

*COMAR 10.12.03.12*

A. A request for a hearing shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, with a copy to the Office of Health Care Quality 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.

B. A hearing requested under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with:

  (1) State Government Article, §10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland;

  (2) COMAR 28.02.01; and

  (3) COMAR 10.01.03.

C. The burden of proof is as set forth in COMAR 10.01.03.28.

D. 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.

E. The aggrieved person may file exceptions as set forth in COMAR 10.01.03.35.

F. The Secretary shall issue a final decision in accordance with COMAR 10.01.03.35.