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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 20.07.03.03" title_num="20" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="03" heading="Complaint Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When a complaint is received, the Commission may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct an ex parte investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Issue a satisfy or answer order to the public service company complained of, in a manner prescribed by the Commission; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Dismiss the complaint if it fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the Commission issues a satisfy or answer order, the public service company shall respond within 20 days or a time period prescribed by the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A public service company shall promptly notify the Commission if it satisfies a complaint before the time allowed in a satisfy or answer order.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After investigation or expiration of the time allowed for satisfaction or answer, the Commission may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Determine whether relief should be granted based on the information submitted by the complainant and the public service company; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Conduct hearings as necessary.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>