§ 10-208. Notice of hearing

   (a) In general. -- An agency or the Office shall give all parties in a contested case reasonable written notice of the hearing.

(b) Contents of notice. -- The notice shall state:

   (1) the date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

   (2) the right to call witnesses and submit documents or other evidence under § 10-213(f) of this subtitle;

   (3) any applicable right to request subpoenas for witnesses and evidence and specify the costs, if any, associated with such a request;

   (4) that a copy of the hearing procedure is available on request and specify the costs associated with such a request;

   (5) any right or restriction pertaining to representation;

   (6) that failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against the party; and

   (7) that, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the parties may agree to the evidence and waive their right to appear at the hearing.

(c) Consolidation of notices. -- The notice of hearing may be consolidated with the notice of agency action required under § 10-207 of this subtitle.

(d) Publication in Register. -- For purposes of this subtitle, publication in the Maryland Register does not constitute reasonable notice to a party.

HISTORY: 1993, ch. 59, § 1.