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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 14.17.22.02" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="22" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Final decision maker” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Administration’s hearing officer; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A designee for the purpose of rendering a final decision in a contested case.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Hearing” means a contested case hearing as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Hearing officer” means the individual designated to preside over an evidentiary hearing in a contested case.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Notice of agency action” means a document issued by the Administration, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Granting a license or registration;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Denying a license or registration;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Letter of non-compliance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Issuance of a fine;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Remedial action certification;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Issuance of administrative charges; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Revocation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Party” means a licensee, registrant, selected applicant, or the Administrative Prosecutor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>