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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 14.29.06.05" title_num="14" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="06" heading="Appeal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A determination made by the Authority under Regulation .04B of this chapter may be appealed by the petitioner to the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>On appeal, a determination made by the Authority under Regulation .04B of this chapter may not be reversed or modified unless the petitioner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The determination was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law, rule, or regulation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Authority failed to follow its own procedures or this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings on an appeal is the final administrative decision.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>