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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.09.07.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="07" heading="Procedures for Hearings on Complaints.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Notice of Hearing. The Commission shall send written notice of a hearing to all interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall state the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Date, time, and place of the hearing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Issues or charges involved in the proceeding.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Conduct of Hearing.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A hearing on a complaint against a practitioner shall be held before a panel of three Commissioners.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Order of Procedure. The case on behalf of the Commission shall be presented first. The respondent shall then present the respondent's case. After that, rebuttal is permitted.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All parties appearing at hearings have the right to appear in proper person, or by or with counsel.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If a practitioner who has requested a hearing and been served with notice fails to appear for the hearing, the Commission may:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Proceed with the hearing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>On the evidence presented, make its decision.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Records and Transcripts.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Commission shall prepare an official record which includes all:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pleadings;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Testimony;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Exhibits; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Other memoranda or material filed in the proceeding.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A record of the proceeding shall be made at the expense of the Commission. This record need not be transcribed unless requested by a party or by the Commission. The cost of any typewritten transcripts of proceeding, or part of them, shall be paid by the party requesting the transcript.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Decision and Order.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>After the hearing, the Commission shall promptly issue an order which shall be decided by two out of the three Commissioners.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the Commission's decision and order shall be served on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Each party; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The party's attorney of record.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Rehearing.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A party aggrieved by the Commission's decision may move for a rehearing within 10 days after service of the decision and order.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Unless otherwise ordered, a rehearing or a request for rehearing does not stay the enforcement of the Commission’s order, or excuse the persons affected by it for failure to comply with its terms.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Commission may decide the request with or without a hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Appeals. Either the practitioner or the Director may appeal the final decision of the Commission as provided by Labor and Employment Article, §9-737, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>