Md. Code, Bus. Reg. § 1-407

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 1-407 - Hearings
(a) Before denying registration of a mark, the Secretary of State shall give the applicant an opportunity for an informal hearing before the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee.
(b) The denial of registration of a mark is not a contested case under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.

Md. Code, BR § 1-407