(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a presiding officer may not communicate ex parte directly or indirectly regarding the merits of any issue in the case, while the case is pending, with: (i) any party to the case or the party’s representative or attorney; or (ii) any person who presided at a previous stage […]
(a) If the Office conducts a hearing under this subtitle, the Office shall prepare proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, or orders in accordance with the agency’s delegation under § 10-205 of this subtitle. (b) The Office shall send its proposed findings, conclusions, or orders: (1) to the parties and the agency directly; or (2) if the agency’s […]
(a) A final decision or order in a contested case that is adverse to a party shall be in writing or stated on the record. (b) (1) A final decision or order in a contested case, including a remand of a proposed decision, shall contain separate statements of: (i) the findings of fact; (ii) the conclusions of law; and (iii) the […]
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a party who is aggrieved by the final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review of the decision as provided in this section. (2) An agency, including an agency that has delegated a contested case to the Office, is entitled to judicial review of […]
(a) A party to a contested case may timely seek civil enforcement of an administrative order by filing a petition for civil enforcement in an appropriate circuit court. (b) Unless otherwise required by statute, a party shall file a petition for civil enforcement of an administrative order in the circuit court for the county where any party […]
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) a case that arises under Title 16 of the Transportation Article unless a right to appeal to the Court of Special Appeals is specifically provided; or (2) a final judgment on actions of the Inmate Grievance Office. (b) (1) A party who is aggrieved by a final judgment of a circuit court […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Business” means a trade, professional activity, or other business that is conducted for profit. (3) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is exempt or eligible for exemption from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (b) This section applies only to: (1) an agency operating statewide; […]
(a) Upon a finding by the Governor that there is an imminent threat within a time certain of a loss or denial of federal funds to the State because of the operation of any section of this subtitle or of Title 9, Subtitle 16 of this article, the Governor by executive order may suspend the applicability […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “License” means all or any part of permission that: (i) is required by law to be obtained from a unit; (ii) is not required only for revenue purposes; and (iii) is in any form, including: 1. an approval; 2. a certificate; 3. a charter; 4. a permit; or 5. a registration. (3) “Unit” means […]
