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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 28.01.03.05" title_num="28" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="03" heading="Hearing by Chief ALJ; Final Decision.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Chief ALJ may conduct the hearing on an appeal of charges.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>When the Chief ALJ conducts the hearing:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The hearing may be closed to the public; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision of the Office.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The final decision shall be in writing and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be issued within 90 days of the close of the record;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be sent by certified mail to the ALJ and the ALJ’s representative, if any; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Findings of fact;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Conclusions of law; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Notice that an aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Maryland Rules governing Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>