Section 10-139 – Citation of Part
This Part VI of this subtitle may be cited as the “Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act”.
Section 10-214 – Consideration of Other Evidence
(a) Findings of fact must be based exclusively on the evidence of record in the contested case proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding. (b) In a contested case, the Office is bound by any agency regulation, declaratory ruling, prior adjudication, or other settled, preexisting policy, to the same extent as the agency is or […]
Section 10-201 – Declaration of Policy
The purpose of this subtitle is to: (1) ensure the right of all persons to be treated in a fair and unbiased manner in their efforts to resolve disputes in administrative proceedings governed by this subtitle; and (2) promote prompt, effective, and efficient government.
Section 10-215 – Transcription of Proceedings; Fees
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all or part of proceedings in a contested case shall be transcribed if any party: (1) requests the transcription; and (2) pays any required costs. (b) If a petition for judicial review is filed in circuit court by a Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipient, applicant, or authorized representative, the […]
Section 10-202 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agency” means: (1) an officer or unit of the State government authorized by law to adjudicate contested cases; or (2) a unit that: (i) is created by general law; (ii) operates in at least 2 counties; and (iii) is authorized by law to adjudicate contested cases. (c) “Agency head” means: (1) an […]
Section 10-216 – Exceptions
(a) (1) In the case of a single decision maker, if the final decision maker in a contested case has not personally presided over the hearing, the final decision may not be made until each party is given notice of the proposed decision in accordance with § 10-220 of this subtitle and an opportunity to: (i) file exceptions […]
Section 10-203 – Scope of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the Legislative Branch of the State government or an agency of the Legislative Branch; (2) the Judicial Branch of the State government or an agency of the Judicial Branch; (3) the following agencies of the Executive Branch of the State government: (i) the Governor; (ii) the Department of Assessments and Taxation; (iii) the Insurance […]
Section 10-204 – Political Subdivisions and Instrumentalities
A political subdivision of the State or an instrumentality of a political subdivision is entitled, to the same extent as other legal entities, to be an interested person, party, or petitioner in a matter under this subtitle, including an appeal.
Section 10-205 – Delegation of Hearing Authority
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a board, commission, or agency head authorized to conduct a contested case hearing shall: (i) conduct the hearing; or (ii) delegate the authority to conduct the contested case hearing to: 1. the Office; or 2. with the prior written approval of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, a person not employed […]
Section 10-130 – Definitions
(a) In this Part VI the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Adopting authority” means the individual or entity charged under law with adopting regulations for a unit. (c) “Committee” means the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review. (d) “Evaluation report” means the document prepared by a unit of State government in accordance with this part […]