Md. Code Regs. 14.30.08.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.30.08.13 - Failure to Attend Hearing or Proceeding and Default

A. If, after receiving notice, a party fails to attend a prehearing conference, hearing, or other scheduled proceeding, the Board or delegee, as appropriate, may impose sanctions, which may include a final default decision and order, against the defaulting party.

B. Within 7 days after service of a default decision and order, the party may file a written motion:

(1) Requesting that the default decision and order be vacated or modified; and

(2) Stating the grounds for the request.

C. If the Board or delegee, as appropriate, finds that there is a substantial and sufficient basis for an actual controversy on the merits and that there is good cause to excuse the default, the Board or its delegee, as appropriate, may vacate the default decision and order.

D. A final default decision and order is the final administrative action.

Md. Code Regs. 14.30.08.13

Regulation .13 adopted effective 51:9 Md. R. 441, eff. 5/13/2024.