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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 31.02.01.04" title_num="31" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="01" heading="Request for a Hearing — Proposed Examination Reports.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Scope. This regulation applies to a request for a hearing on a proposed examination report.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Proposed Examination Report.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least 30 days before filing a proposed examination report, the Commissioner shall mail a copy of the proposed examination report to the person that was examined.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the Commissioner intends to impose a fine or other penalty or require restitution or other remedy as a result of the findings of the proposed examination report, the Commissioner may include with the proposed examination report:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The amount of the fine;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The amount or nature of the restitution; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The nature of any other penalty or remedy.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Request for Hearing. The person being examined may request a hearing on a proposed examination report by submitting a written request to the Commissioner within 30 days after the proposed examination report is received by the person.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Contents of Hearing Request. The hearing request shall include exceptions to the proposed examination report that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Specifically identify:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The factual assertions in the proposed examination report that the person is challenging; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any errors of law that the person contends are contained in the proposed examination report;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>State the nature of the relief that the person is demanding; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>State the grounds for relief that the person is demanding.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Procedure Following Hearing Request. If the Commissioner receives a request for a hearing on a proposed examination report within the 30-day period, the Commissioner:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall grant a hearing on the exceptions to the proposed examination report; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May not file the proposed examination report until after:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The hearing is held; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Commissioner makes any modifications to the proposed examination report that the Commissioner considers proper.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>