Maryland § 10-207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-207.
(a) An agency shall give reasonable notice of the agency’s action.
(b) The notice shall:
(1) state concisely and simply:
(i) the facts that are asserted; or
(ii) if the facts cannot be stated in detail when the notice is given, the issues that are involved;
(2) state the pertinent statutory and regulatory sections under which the agency is taking its action;
(3) state the sanction proposed or the potential penalty, if any, as a result of the agency’s action;
(4) unless a hearing is automatically scheduled, state that the recipient of notice of an agency’s action may have an opportunity to request a hearing, including:
(i) what, if anything, a person must do to receive a hearing; and
(ii) all relevant time requirements; and
(5) state the direct consequences, sanction, potential penalty, if any, or remedy of the recipient’s failure to exercise in a timely manner the opportunity for a hearing or to appear for a scheduled hearing.
(c) The notice of agency action under this section may be consolidated with the notice of hearing required under § 10-208 of this subtitle.
(d) For purposes of this section, publication in the Maryland Register does not constitute reasonable notice to a party.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-207
What does Maryland Code § 10-207 cover?
Section 10-207 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-207?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 10-207" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 10-207 apply to my situation?
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