Md. Code Regs. 26.01.02.34

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 26.01.02.34 - Final Decision

A. The final decision maker is not bound by the hearing examiner's proposed decision even in those cases when exceptions are not filed.

B. If exceptions have not been filed and, after reviewing a proposed decision by a hearing examiner, the final decision maker concludes that he or she is unable to approve that decision as written, the final decision maker shall notify all parties and invite argument from the affected parties on the issues the final decision maker is reconsidering.

Regulations .34 adopted effective October 16, 1989 (16:20 Md. R. 2183)