Md. Code Regs. 21.10.06.13

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

Section 21.10.06.13 - Settling the Record

A. The record upon which the Appeals Board's decision is rendered consists of the documents considered under Regulations .04 and .12 of this chapter and, to the extent the following items have been filed, pleadings, prehearing and conference memoranda or orders, prehearing briefs, depositions or interrogatories received in evidence, admissions, stipulations, transcripts of conferences and hearings, hearing exhibits, post hearing briefs, exceptions taken and arguments made pursuant to any proposed decision, and documents that the Appeals Board has specifically designated be made a part of the record. The record will be available at all reasonable times for inspection by the parties at the office of the Appeals Board.

B. Except as the Appeals Board may otherwise order, no proof may be received in evidence after completion of an oral hearing, or, in appeals submitted on the record, after notification by the Appeals Board that the appeal is ready for decision.

C. The weight to be attached to any evidence of record rests within the sound discretion of the Appeals Board. The Appeals Board may require either party, with appropriate notice to the other party, to submit additional evidence on a matter relevant to the appeal.

Md. Code Regs. 21.10.06.13

Amended effective 48:21 Md. R. 883, eff. 9/9/2021; amended effective 49:3 Md. R.137, eff. 9/9/2021; amended effective 49:4 Md. R. 302, eff. 2/21/2022