Regulation .02 Definitions.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Final decision maker” means:
(a)
The Administration’s hearing officer; or
(b)
A designee for the purpose of rendering a final decision in a contested case.
(2)
“Final decision order” means a final ruling in a contested case that is adverse to a party and which shall comply with the requirements of State Government Article §10-221 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3)
“Hearing” means a contested case hearing as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4)
“Hearing officer” means the individual designated to preside over an evidentiary hearing in a contested case.
(5)
“Notice of agency action” means a document issued by the Administration, including:
(a)
Granting a license or registration;
(b)
Denying a license or registration;
(c)
Letter of non-compliance;
(d)
Issuance of a fine;
(e)
Remedial action certification;
(f)
Issuance of administrative charges; or
(g)
Revocation.
(6)
“Party” means a licensee, registrant, selected applicant, or the Administrative Prosecutor.