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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.38.05.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="38" chapter_num="05" heading="Prehearing Conference and Case Resolution Conference.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board may set a prehearing conference or a case resolution conference, or both.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The prehearing conference may be used to prepare for the hearing by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Delineating the issues;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Stipulating to facts, laws, and other matters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Arranging a schedule for the exchange of documents and witnesses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Arranging a schedule for the submission of motions and responses to motions; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Addressing any other matters that will promote the orderly and efficient conduct of the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Prehearing Orders.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If a prehearing conference has been held, a prehearing order may be issued by the presiding officer.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The prehearing order shall set forth the actions taken or to be taken with regard to any matter addressed at the prehearing conference.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If a prehearing conference is not held, the presiding officer may issue a prehearing order to regulate the conduct of the proceedings.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Absent an exception from the presiding officer, the prehearing order shall be binding on the parties.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Case Resolution Conference.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Matters admitted, revealed, negotiated, or otherwise discussed at a case resolution conference are without prejudice and may not be used by the respondent, administrative prosecutor, or the Board in any subsequent proceedings, unless the information is otherwise discoverable or available through another source.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Board is not bound by the recommendations of the case resolution conference committee and may:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Modify the proposed settlement;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Require additional conditions; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Reject the recommendation and require the respondent to proceed to a hearing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the respondent disagrees with the recommendation of the case resolution conference committee, the respondent may elect to proceed to a hearing on the matter, regardless of whether or not the Board has ratified the recommendation of the case resolution conference committee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Participation in a case resolution conference is not a basis for recusal of a Board member, Board counsel, or Board prosecutor from further proceedings.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Motions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>General Requirements.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Unless otherwise set forth in a prehearing order or notice of hearing, all motions shall be:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Accompanied by a memorandum of points and authorities; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Filed with the Board at least 15 working days before the hearing.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A copy of the motion shall be served on the opposing party.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A response shall be filed with the Board at least 10 working days before the hearing and a copy served on the opposing party.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The Board may refuse to consider a motion or response that is not timely filed.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Motion for Summary Decision.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A party may move for summary decision on any appropriate issue in the case.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Board may grant a proposed or final summary decision if the Board finds that:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>There is no genuine issue of material fact; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A party is entitled to prevail as a matter of law.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>