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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 13A.12.07.08" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="07" heading="Review Board — Final Determination.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The PSTEB shall make the final determination in each appeal from rulings of the licensure staff.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Before making a final determination, the PSTEB shall provide each member with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A copy of the ruling of the licensure staff which is the subject of the appeal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The written request for appeal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The written report of the Review Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any documents in the file cited in the report; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Any written exceptions and response to exceptions.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department shall make the entire appeal file available to the PSTEB members on request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The PSTEB shall, by majority vote of the quorum present, accept or reject the recommendation of the Review Board. The decision of the PSTEB is final.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The chairperson of the PSTEB shall notify the appellant in writing of the final determination, including the rationale for it.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>