(a) Findings of fact must be based exclusively on the evidence of record in the contested case proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding.
(b) In a contested case, the Office is bound by any agency regulation, declaratory ruling, prior adjudication, or other settled, preexisting policy, to the same extent as the agency is or would have been bound if it were hearing the case.
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