# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 17 — Maryland Cannabis Administration

### Chapter 22 — Hearing Procedures

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 14.17.22.02*

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.