Md. Code Regs. 14.09.01.07

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

Section 14.09.01.07 - Powers and Duties of Commissioners

A. A Commissioner shall:

(1) Conduct a full, fair, and impartial hearing;

(2) Take action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of the proceedings; and

(3) Maintain order.

B. A Commissioner has the power to regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of the parties and authorized representatives, including but not limited to, the power to:

(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) Issue subpoenas for witnesses and the production of evidence;

(3) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant and material evidence;

(4) Consider and rule upon motions and requests;

(5) Examine witnesses and call witnesses as necessary to ensure a full and complete record;

(6) Limit repetitious testimony and reasonably limit the time for presentations;

(7) Grant a continuance of a hearing;

(8) Issue orders as are necessary to secure procedural simplicity and administrative fairness and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay;

(9) Conduct the hearing in a manner suited to ascertain the facts and safeguard the rights of the parties to the hearing; and

(10) Impose appropriate sanctions for the failure to abide by this chapter or any lawful order of the Commissioner.

Md. Code Regs. 14.09.01.07

Regulations .07 repealed effective October 1, 1991 (18:11 Md. R. 1187)
Regulations .07 adopted effective October 1, 1991 (18:11 Md. R. 1187)
Regulation .07A amended effective July 16, 2007 (34:14 Md. R. 1246)
Regulation .07B amended effective September 2, 2002 (29:17 Md. R. 1382); October 15, 2012 (39:20 Md. R. 1307)
Regulation .07C adopted effective October 15, 2012 (39:20 Md. R. 1307)