The State Board may adopt, amend, or repeal regulations, on a regular or emergency basis, as prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act. In General. The State Board shall: Provide public notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal; and Afford interested persons an opportunity to submit written data, views, or argument. Hearing. The State Board may hold a hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal and afford interested persons the opportunity to: Submit evidence, subject to cross-examination by other interested persons and the State Board; and Make oral argument. Election Law Article, §2-102(b)(4); State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 1; Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 635); adopted permanently effective July 10, 2000 (27:13 Md. R. 1212)