Regulation .08 Representation of Parties at Hearings.
Regulation .08 Representation of Parties at Hearings.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In all Office proceedings:
(1)
An individual may represent himself or herself; and
(2)
A person may be represented by an attorney authorized to practice law in Maryland.
B.
When authorized pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or otherwise by law, a person may appear through or be represented by an individual who is not an attorney.
C.
Power of Attorney.
(1)
An employee of a business entity who is representing that business entity in accordance with State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall provide the Office with a power of attorney.
(2)
The Office shall accept any properly executed power of attorney meeting the requirements of State Government Article, §9-1607.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3)
The Office may provide a form for a power of attorney.
(4)
A power of attorney required by this regulation may be:
(a)
Kept on file with the Office;
(b)
Provided to the ALJ:
(i)
At the outset of a hearing in which the power of attorney is required; or
(ii)
In the discretion of the ALJ, before the close of the record.
D.
A party’s representative shall enter or withdraw the representative’s appearance with the Office.
E.
A party's representative of record shall be served with all notices, pleadings, and other correspondence.