(a) In accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a hearing may be conducted by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.
(b) (1) For good cause, a party may object to the holding of a hearing by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.
(2) If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by telephone or other similar audio electronic means, the hearing shall be held in person or by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means.
(3) If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means, the hearing shall be conducted in person.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Governmental Procedures
Subtitle 2 - Administrative Procedure Act -- Contested Cases
Section 10-201 - Declaration of Policy
Section 10-203 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 10-204 - Political Subdivisions and Instrumentalities
Section 10-205 - Delegation of Hearing Authority
Section 10-206 - Procedural Regulations
Section 10-206.1 - Legal Practice
Section 10-207 - Notice of Agency Action
Section 10-208 - Notice of Hearing
Section 10-209 - Notice Mailed to Address of Licensee
Section 10-211 - Hearings Conducted by Electronic Means
Section 10-212 - Open Hearings
Section 10-212.1 - Interpreters
Section 10-214 - Consideration of Other Evidence
Section 10-215 - Transcription of Proceedings; Fees
Section 10-218 - Contents of Record
Section 10-219 - Ex Parte Communications
Section 10-220 - Proposed Decisions and Orders
Section 10-221 - Final Decisions and Orders
Section 10-222 - Judicial Review
Section 10-222.1 - Administrative Orders
Section 10-223 - Appeals to Court of Special Appeals
Section 10-224 - Litigation Expenses for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations