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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.17.22.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="22" heading="Scheduling a Hearing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>After receipt of a timely request for a hearing, the Administration shall schedule a hearing as soon as practicable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The hearing officer or their designee shall notify the party:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Of the date, time, and location of hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Of the statutory and regulatory authority of the Administration’s action or proposed action;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>That the party may present witnesses and documents at the hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>That the failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may nonetheless result in a final decision or order issued by the final decision maker;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Of any applicable deadlines for submission of a prehearing statement, motion, or exchange of hearing exhibits; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>If the hearing is by telephone, video, or other electronic means, of instructions on how to appear for the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon request by a party, witness, or representative who cannot hear, speak, or understand the spoken or written English language, the Administration shall provide a qualified interpreter during the proceeding in which the party, witness, or representative is participating as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>