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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 16.02.03.02" title_num="16" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="03" heading="Motions Before Hearing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To Be in Writing. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, all motions made before a hearing shall be submitted in writing.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Filing and Service. The motion shall be filed with the Secretary and served on all parties at least 15 days before the hearing.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Contents. The motion shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>State concisely the question to be determined; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be accompanied by any necessary supporting documentation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Answer. An answer to a prehearing motion shall be filed and served on all parties by the earlier of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>15 days after receipt of the motion; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The date of the hearing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Hearing on Motion.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>On notice to all parties, the Secretary may schedule a hearing to consider a prehearing motion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Failure of a party to attend a hearing scheduled to consider a prehearing motion may be grounds for a decision adverse to that party.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>