(a) (1) Each State unit participating in a joint hearing or consolidated hearing shall be represented at the hearing by the official who issues the development permit or that official’s designee.
(2) The representative of a State unit at a joint hearing or consolidated hearing may participate fully in the hearing with respect to information, views, and supporting material relevant to the issuance of the development permit by the State unit.
(b) (1) An individual designated by the local government shall preside over a joint hearing.
(2) The Coordinator, or a hearing examiner designated by the Coordinator, shall preside over a consolidated hearing.
(c) At a joint hearing or consolidated hearing, the applicant may submit relevant information and material in support of an application for a development permit that is on the agenda for the hearing.
(d) At a joint hearing or consolidated hearing, any person or governmental unit shall be given the opportunity to present relevant facts, evidence, or arguments for or against the granting of a development permit that is on the agenda for the hearing.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 11 - Consolidated Procedures for Development Permits
Subtitle 5 - Joint and Consolidated Hearings on Permits
Part IV - Joint and Consolidated Hearings
Section 11-520 - Post-Hearing Procedures
Section 11-521 - Extension of Deadlines for State Unit
Section 11-522 - Applicant's Appeal of Extension
Section 11-523 - Administrative and Judicial Review of Final Action