When a local department makes a finding of indicated or unsubstantiated child abuse or neglect, the local department shall offer a right to a hearing under Family Law Article, § 5-706.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 07.02.26 to an individual whom a local department has found responsible for the child abuse or neglect or, if no maltreator has been identified, to the alleged maltreator.
Md. Code Regs. 07.02.07.24