Maryland § 19-105
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-105, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-105.
(a) A commissioner or employee of the Commission who receives an ex parte communication that concerns a case where a determination or decision is required by law to be made only after a public hearing for interested parties shall make the ex parte communication public and part of the record of the proceeding.
(b) A commissioner or employee of the Commission who receives an ex parte communication that concerns the merits of a case where the commissioner’s or employee’s determination or decision is required by law to be made only after a public hearing for interested parties shall:
(1) note the substance of an oral ex parte communication for the record; and
(2) place the substance of a written ex parte communication on the record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-105
What does Maryland Code § 19-105 cover?
Section 19-105 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 § 19-105?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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