Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Organization, Powers, and Duties of Department
Section 1-106 - Definitions

(a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Informational meeting” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department of Natural Resources presents information concerning a permit or certificate application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.
    (c)    “Public hearing” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department of Natural Resources receives oral and written comments concerning a decision to issue or deny a permit or certificate. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.