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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 11.01.05.09" title_num="11" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="05" heading="Pleadings and Motions in Appeals; Service; Parties.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Answer. The respondent in an appeal shall file an answer to the appeal and an interested individual may file an answer to the appeal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Pleadings and Motions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A party may file motions or other pleadings.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each party's name, address, and telephone number, or that of the party's counsel, shall be stated on each motion or pleading.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The form and content of pleadings, except as otherwise set forth in these regulations, shall be generally in accordance with the practice in the courts in this State.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Service. After the filing of the appeal, the answer and all motions and pleadings shall be served on all parties appearing on the docket.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Board may act on matters before or at the hearing or after the hearing.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>