Maryland § 9-714

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-714, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-714.

    (a)    When the Commission receives a claim, the Commission:

        (1)    may investigate the claim; and

        (2)    on application of any party to the claim, shall order a hearing.

    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall make or deny an award within 30 days:

            (i)    after the mailing of the notice of the filing of a claim; or

            (ii)    if a hearing is held, after the hearing is concluded.

        (2)    The decision shall be recorded in the principal office of the Commission, and a copy of the decision shall be sent to each party’s attorney of record or, if the party is unrepresented, to the party:

            (i)    by first–class mail; or

            (ii)    by electronic means, if the party’s attorney of record consents or, if the party is unrepresented, the party consents.

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Section 9-714 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.

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