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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 13B.04.01.05" title_num="13B" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="01" heading="Notice of Hearing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Secretary or the Commission, as appropriate, shall serve written notice of the hearing on the parties.</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>The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, including citation to any statute or regulation that is pertinent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The nature and subject matter of the hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A statement of the right to present witnesses and documents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A statement that a copy of the hearing procedures is available upon request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A statement of any right or restrictions pertaining to representation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The name, mailing address, and telephone number of each party to whom the notice is sent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>The name, title, address, and telephone number of any attorney or Commission employee who has been designated to represent the agency at the hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <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="(10)">
      <text>A statement that parties may agree to the evidence and may waive their right to appear at the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>