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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 16.02.02.05" title_num="16" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="02" heading="Expedited Hearing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In General. Any party may file a motion for an expedited hearing.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Contents. The motion for an expedited hearing shall set forth the reasons for the request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Waiver. A request for an expedited hearing waives applicable notice requirements.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Ruling.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Secretary shall rule on a request for an expedited hearing within 3 days after receiving the request.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All parties shall be notified promptly of the decision on the motion.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Timetable. If the Secretary grants an expedited hearing, the Secretary's ruling shall establish precise time frames for the conduct and completion of the hearing and for the issuance of a final decision.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>