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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 26.01.02.09" title_num="26" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Powers and Duties of Hearing Examiners.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The hearing examiner shall have the authority and duty to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct a full, fair, and impartial hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Take action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of the proceedings; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maintain order.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The hearing examiner shall have complete charge of the hearing, and may permit examination of witnesses, admit evidence, rule on the admissibility of evidence, and adjourn or recess the hearing from time to time.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The hearing examiner shall have the power to regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of the parties and their counsel and shall have all powers necessary to implement §§A and B, of this regulation, including, but not limited to, the power to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Administer oaths and affirmations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Issue summonses for witnesses and subpoenas requiring the production of documents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant and material evidence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Consider and rule upon all procedural and other motions appropriate to the proceedings;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Examine and call witnesses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Maintain order, limit unduly repetitious testimony, and limit the time for presentations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Grant a continuance for good cause shown;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Require that parties submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Make decisions and take any other appropriate actions authorized by law;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Issue the orders as are necessary to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>