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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 11.01.14.04" title_num="11" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="14" heading="Notice.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In a contested case, all parties shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing after reasonable notice.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The hearing notice shall contain:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A statement of the right to present witnesses and documents, or other evidence, and the right to cross-examine any witness that another party or the agency calls under State Government Article, §10-213(f), Annotated Code of Maryland, if applicable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If applicable, a statement of the right to request subpoenas for witnesses and evidence, and specifying the costs, if any, associated with the request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A statement that a copy of the hearing procedures is available on request, and specifying the costs, if any, associated with the request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A statement of any right or restrictions pertaining to representation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A statement that failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against that party; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A statement that, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the parties may agree to the evidence and may waive their right to appear at the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>